Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Tablecloth Uchishiki Vtg Triangle Brown Gold BA136 winter The paper on the lid

The paper on the lid backside says: Aozumi made from the soot of burned pine tree

No blade stopper

Square shape

This is a vintage wooden offering tray stand for Shinto and Buddhist ceremonies called sanbou or sanpo respectively

It is also commonly used in tea ceremonies to serve and display traditional namagashi sweets

Japanese Buddhist Altar Silk Tablecloth Uchishiki Vtg Triangle Brown Gold BA136 winter The paper on the lidJapanese Uchishiki Embroidered Buddhist Altar Tablecloth This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist altar tablecloth, or uchishiki. Made of silk and other woven fabric, the backside is white with a floral pattern while the main part is a dark reddish brown with embroidered gold and orange floral designs. It has kanji printed on the top. Uchishiki is mainly used by followers of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism on the upper table (Maejyoku) and the front table (Uwajyoku)