Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Table Cloth Uchishiki Vtg Gold Red Blue Floral UC20 Rice bowls Representing the animals of the

Representing the animals of the zodiac

This teacup is large enough to be used as a single bowl for serving soup and other small food

some staining on the back

They are good for married couples and couples

From Higashi-Honganji-Temple

Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Table Cloth Uchishiki Vtg Gold Red Blue Floral UC20 Rice bowls Representing the animals of theJapanese Uchishiki Embroidered Buddhist Altar Tablecloth This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist altar tablecloth or uchishiki. Made of silk, the backside and the top border are white with a large peony pattern, while the front side is a glittering gold color with navy blue, green, red, and orange floral accents. Uchishiki is mainly used by followers of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism on the upper table (Maejyoku) and the front table (Uwajyoku) in the Buddhist