Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Tablecloth Uchishiki Vtg Triangle Blue Gold BA96 Paper folding fan (plum blossom)

folding fan (plum blossom)

Gold colored

Rod fixed by glue

Kanji on the lid: Spring is over

Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Tablecloth Uchishiki Vtg Triangle Blue Gold BA96 Paper folding fan (plum blossom)Japanese Uchishiki Embroidered Buddhist Altar Tablecloth This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist altar tablecloth, or uchishiki. Made of silk, the top band and backside have a white floral and dragon design. The main part has deep blue background with striking gold embroidered chrysanthemums (kiku) and paulownia flowers (kiri), two very prominent symbols of longevity and good luck respectively. Uchishiki is mainly used by followers of Jodo Shinshu