This fine silk uchishiki altar cloth features a family crest crafted through delicate couched metallic embroidery. Measuring 56 inches by 30 inches (142 cm x 76 cm), it's in good condition despite bearing several stains.

In Buddhism, representations of the Buddha often eschewed direct imagery of his person. Instead, symbols like the Eight-Spoked Dharma Wheel or 'Dharmachakra' were used. This symbolizes the Buddha's act of turning the Wheel of Truth or Law (dharma = truth/law, chakra = wheel), imparting his teachings and guiding principles.