Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Tablecloth Uchishiki Vtg Triangle Gold Peony BA99 snack bowl Kanji on the cover means

Kanji on the  cover means red bamboo

11 cm long x 11 cm wide x 0

9 cm wide x 5 cm tall

Packed Weight: 424 grams

Item weight: 1240 grams

Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Tablecloth Uchishiki Vtg Triangle Gold Peony BA99 snack bowl Kanji on the cover meansJapanese Uchishiki Embroidered Buddhist Altar Tablecloth This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist altar tablecloth, or uchishiki. Made of silk, the backside has a white chrysanthemum and paulownia floral design. The main part is largely gold with small chrysanthemums and large peonies in red, teal, and coral colors. Like the chrysanthemum, peonies (botan) are a common feature in traditional Japanese designs and symbolize wealth and prosperity. Uchishiki is