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A Pilgrim's Collar: Han Eri with Bonji Script browse these categories for related items... Directory: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Textiles: Pre 1940: Item # 692466
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| ca. early Twentieth century 90" x 3", 228 cm x 7.5 cm This is a thickly woven hand spun cotton length, probably a kind of accessory 'collar' piece, by a pilgrim on his arduous trip paying tribute to each temple on a particular sacred mountain, in this case it is most likely Omine san in Wakayama. The accessory is well-worn and shows the hand-painted bonji characters, a kind of Japanese-style Sanskrit, that more than likely have to do with seed syllables for a 'mantra.' The collar is stamped with the cinnabar stamps received upon entrance to each of the temples. Because the pilgrimage was an physically challenging one, this collar shows the stains and wear from this long journey. The cloth is twice-folded laterally. | |||||||||||
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