綬・綬帯(じゅ・じゅたい)ju, jutai
Jutai
Braids tied into elaborate forms. Originally these were worn as badges of government office in ancient China. Later jutai came to indicate the decorative ornaments surrounding the Buddhist deities.
62nd Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures, 2010
緑牙撥鏤尺 乙（北倉14）
Blue-Stained Ivory Ruler with Bachiru Carved Design (North Section 14)
Blue-Stained Ivory Ruler with Bachiru Carved Design (North Section 14)