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Buddhist Alter Cloth

Buddhist Alter Cloth
Japan
Late Edo to mid Meiji (1850-1900)
$500.00

A silk uchishiki created with the tsume tsuzure (split tapestry) technique, featuring a phoenix and flowers. Cotton backing. Good condition with some obvious wear areas about the center. 33" x 21". The Phoenix is endowed with all of the magical qualities of auspiciousness: longevity, resurrection, the solar and alchemical fire, and symbolizes peace and tranquility.

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