Antique 19th 20th C. Japanese Kinran Brocade Buddhist Textile Temple Banner Boro With Box 7 inDepth: 10

7 inDepth: 10

6 inches Depth: 20cm / approx

The tray features a deep red surface framed by a black lacquered rim

Its earthy tone and hand-shaped form convey the quiet beauty of early Japanese craftsmanship

"Tokusei" Quality: The base bears a historical stamp indicating "Tokusei" (Special Make)

Antique 19th 20th C. Japanese Kinran Brocade Buddhist Textile Temple Banner Boro With Box 7 inDepth: 10This is an antique Japanese Buddhist textile, estimated to date from the 19 20th century (Edo to Meiji period). While its exact original purpose is unspecified, its long rectangular shape and the materials used suggest it may have been a temple banner or a component of a Buddhist priest's robe (kesa). The front side is made of "Kinran" (gold brocade) fabric, intricately woven with traditional floral and foliate scrolling (karakusa) motifs using gold,