Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Tablecloth Uchishiki Vtg Triangle Gold Green BA95 koto accessory Black and brown glaze around

Black and brown glaze around the rim

Used to mix hot water and matcha at the tea ceremony

Stains inside and outside bottom

Small scratch on the top

Some staining on back side

Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Tablecloth Uchishiki Vtg Triangle Gold Green BA95 koto accessory Black and brown glaze aroundJapanese 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 a beautiful gold embroidered round floral crest with a minty green background with a water ripple pattern. Uchishiki is mainly used by followers of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism as the upper table (Maejyoku) and the front table (Uwajyoku) in