This item was purchased at a Buddhist altar supply store. It was used for about two months before I purchased a Buddhist altar. The box is stained. Please understand this before purchasing. ──────────── Size: 4 shaku Length 123cm x Width 37cm ──────────── The Thirteen Buddhas hanging scroll is displayed for all Buddhist services, including memorial services up to the 49th day, annual memorial services, the equinox, and the Obon festival. The Thirteen Buddhas hanging scroll can be used by all Buddhist sects. The Thirteen Buddhas are guardian deities who preside over the thirteen memorial services from the first seven days after death to the 33rd anniversary of the death. It is said that the deceased are protected by the thirteen Buddhas and guided to the Pure Land to attain Buddhahood. Fudo Myoo (first seven days), Shaka Nyorai (second seven days), Monju Bosatsu (third seven days), Fugen Bosatsu (fourth seven days), Jizo Bosatsu (fifth seven days), Miroku Bosatsu (sixth seven days), Yakushi Nyorai (seventh seven days), Kannon Bosatsu (100th day), Seishi Bosatsu (first anniversary), Amida Nyorai (third anniversary), Ashuku Nyorai (seventh anniversary), Dainichi Nyorai (13th anniversary), and Kokuzo Bosatsu (33rd anniversary).