Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Kataginu Wagesa Gold Blue BA923 wood and calligraphic signatures of the

and calligraphic signatures of the Omotesenke successive masters on the other side

This item is a traditional decoration for the Boys' Day Festival celebrating good health and fortune for boys on May 5th each year

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Incense Stick Holder

It was made in the Koshu kiln

Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Kataginu Wagesa Gold Blue BA923 wood and calligraphic signatures of theJapanese Buddhist Costume Sash This Japanese Buddhist costume surplice (wagesa or hangesa) is worn around the neck. It is yellow with a dark blue geometric pattern. There is a gold kamon (crest) on each side as well as behind the neck, and a red seal, likely from a temple, on the inside of the fold. This type of sash is called kataginu and can be worn when appearing in front of the Buddha, and during services and ceremonies. This item comes in a paper