Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Zenkoji Nagano White Red BA602 Bento Small chips and scratches around

Small chips and scratches around rim and on bottom

19 cm wide x 31 cm tall

a simple colorful temple scene

Packed weight: 826 grams

Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Zenkoji Nagano White Red BA602 Bento Small chips and scratches aroundJapanese Buddhist Costume Sash This Japanese Buddhist costume surplice (wagesa or hangesa) is worn around the neck by Buddhist monks pledging to serve the Buddha during a ceremony. This sash is specific to the Zenkoji temple in Nagano. It is white with red inscriptions and illustrations. The sash is attached at the bottom. White, red Fabric C1970 Some characters: Shinshu Zenkoji, (?), becoming a monk Item weight: 12 grams Packed weight: 150 grams