This shushu silk Buddhist altar cloth showcases an intricately couched oak leaf design mon. Despite a few small stains and some loose stitching, it's in very good condition, measuring 32 inches by 19 inches (81 cm x 48 cm).

In ancient times, the oak leaf served as a dish for offerings to the gods, hence its association with reverence. It holds significance in various Shinto shrines like Kumano, Kasuga, and Izu in Japan. Additionally, the oak design is often featured on family crests, especially among the warrior caste, and for the Matsura family of Kaji-tani, a port town on an island off the coast of Kyushu, it serves as a commemorative crest.