Towel

29-96-623

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name 奉納手拭い
Object Number 29-96-623
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Cotton
Inscription Language Japanese Language
Description

Votive hand towel (Hônô tenugui). Light blue and white background. Single grey flower. Rust letter. Japanese character say Shinchi, Gio, Kyoto (address); Mamehachi (name). Label states "San-ju-san-gen-do temple, Kyoto."

Length 60 cm
Width 31 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904

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