Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Zenkoji Nagano White Red BA602 Kitchen & Tableware founder of the Soto school

founder of the Soto school of Zen in Japan

Japanese wooden vanished incense container with lid (Kogo)

Kannon is standing on two lotus-flower-shaped stones

A little dusty

Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Zenkoji Nagano White Red BA602 Kitchen & Tableware founder of the Soto schoolJapanese Buddhist Costume Sash This Japanese Buddhist costume surplice (wagesa or hangesa) is worn around the neck by Buddhist monks pledging to serve the Buddha during a ceremony. This sash is specific to the Zenkoji temple in Nagano. It is white with red inscriptions and illustrations. The sash is attached at the bottom. White, red Fabric C1970 Some characters: Shinshu Zenkoji, (?), becoming a monk Item weight: 12 grams Packed weight: 150 grams