Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Tablecloth Uchishiki Vtg Triangle Gold Green BA95 koto accessory One of the corners is

One of the corners is damaged

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing is decorated with large boldly blooming chrysanthemums (kiku)

Hand-written Kanji letters on the side "Okamura sake shop

3 cm wide  x  3

Stains inside and outside bottom

Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Tablecloth Uchishiki Vtg Triangle Gold Green BA95 koto accessory One of the corners isJapanese 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