Japanese Uchishiki Embroidered Buddhist Altar Tablecloth

This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist altar tablecloth Uchishiki. It has embroidered with a floral pattern. Sects other than the Jodo Shinshu sect (Jodo sect, Nichiren sect, Soto sect, Shingon sect, etc.) use the square uchishiki. Decorate on the upper table (Maejyoku) and the front table (Uwajyoku) in the Buddhist altar during events such as New Year's Day, the equinoctial week, Obon, and memorial services. 

• Put on the offering table
• Square
• Silk
• Item weight:  48 grams
• Packed weight: 248 grams
• C1970
• Approx. 30.5 cm wide x 26.5 cm long
• Good condition considering its age. Stains. Wear and tear due to age.  Please see the photos carefully.
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

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