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Buddhist Altar Cloth


Japan
Late Edo to mid-Meiji (1840-1880)
$1,500.00

A small silk uchishiki featuring 'tsume tsuzure' (split tapestry) weave. A phoenix is set against saturated clouds. Good condition, with some fraying. 14" x 15". 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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