Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Kataginu Wagesa Red White BA912 flowers Kanji on bottom: 西山 Nishiyama

Kanji on bottom: 西山 Nishiyama (likely kiln name)

[Photograph Only] 9 cm wide x 13

24 cm long x 13 cm wide x 11

The center of the flower has a mark that looks like yin and yang

Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Kataginu Wagesa Red White BA912 flowers Kanji on bottom: 西山 NishiyamaJapanese Buddhist Costume Sash This Japanese Buddhist costume surplice (wagesa or hangesa) is worn around the neck. It is brownish red with golden stripes at the bottom and has a purple and golden cord. There is a white floral kamon (crest) at the back of the neck, and a red seal, likely from a temple, on the inside. This particular sash is called kataginu and can be worn when appearing in front of the Buddha, and during services and ceremonies. Red,