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Buddhist Altar Cloth

Buddhist Altar Cloth
Japan
Meiji Era (1868-1912)
$400.00

An unusual silk brocade uchishiki featuring three roundels and five auspicious five-color clouds. In Buddhism, five-color clouds symbolize the presence of Buddha. The material is silk backed with a white cotton. Very good condition, with slight tears in the center folding line, and foxing on the cotton backing. 25" x 26".

1998
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