Japanese Buddhist Decorative Fabric Pillow Vtg Purple Gold Chrysanthemum BA881 hanging lantern this wide and flat (hiragumi)

this wide and flat (hiragumi) style traditionally braided cord has staggered textured sections along its length and the tiniest gold accent that shimmers through with generous tassels on the ends

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白牛 hakugyu 'white cow'

Vtg Japanese Buddhist Alar Decorative Part

Japanese Buddhist Decorative Fabric Pillow Vtg Purple Gold Chrysanthemum BA881 hanging lantern this wide and flat (hiragumi)Vtg. Japanese Buddhist Altar Decorative Fabric Pillow This is a vintage Japanese pillow cushion stand. It is used for decorating Buddhist altars and acts as an accessory to important religious items. Due to its square shape, this particular piece is likely used for mokugyo, a fish shaped wooden drum used to keep time during chants. It is purple with beautiful gold chrysanthemum and vine design and has small tassels on each corner. There is a rigid