Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Zenkoji Nagano White Red BA602 Kitchen & Tableware Japanese wooden vanished incense container

Japanese wooden vanished incense container with lid (Kogo)

founder of the Soto school of Zen in Japan

A handle is not included

Kannon is standing on two lotus-flower-shaped stones

This is a pair of Tachibana (mikan orange tree) and Sakura(cherry blossom tree)

Japanese Buddhist Costume Surplice Sash Vtg Zenkoji Nagano White Red BA602 Kitchen & Tableware Japanese wooden vanished incense containerJapanese 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