This silk slit tapestry uchishiki designed for a Buddhist altar is in good condition, featuring the lotus, a significant Buddhist motif. The lotus symbolizes the soul's journey from materialism to enlightenment, portrayed in its stages of growth from mud to pristine blossom. Buddhist tradition associates the lotus with various colors, with pink reserved for the highest deity and often linked to the Great Buddha. In this textile, a deep red band surrounding the lotus symbolizes protection and potent rituals. The clouds depicted hold religious significance, originating from Buddhist and Taoist beliefs, representing divine authority and the descent of a Buddha to earth. Peonies, symbols of nobility, friendship, luck, and feminine beauty in Japan, further embellish this textile, measuring 26 inches by 23 inches (66 cm x 58.5 cm).