Antique Japanese Shikoku Pilgrim’s Coat

Antique Japanese Shikoku Pilgrim’s Coat

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Japanese

Period

Pre 1900

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Antique Japanese Buddhist Pilgrim’s coat. Buddhist monks associated with the teachings of Kukai (or Kobo Daishi) would embark on a pilgrimage to visit the 88 temples on the island of Shikoku. Upon arriving to each temple, the monk would bathe before giving offerings and reciting prayers as well as receive a stamp distinctive to each temple. Normally a monk would carry around a special stamp book however it is not unusual to stamp the monk’s coat as seen here. Made of asa (hemp).

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 35″ high x 5″ wide

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Antique Japanese Buddhist Pilgrim’s coat. Buddhist monks associated with the teachings of Kukai (or Kobo Daishi) would embark on a pilgrimage to visit the 88 temples on the island of Shikoku. Upon arriving to each temple, the monk would bathe before giving offerings and reciting prayers as well as receive a stamp distinctive to each temple. Normally a monk would carry around a special stamp book however it is not unusual to stamp the monk’s coat as seen here. Made of asa (hemp).

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 35″ high x 5″ wide

Additional information

Region

Japanese

Period

Pre 1900

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