玄げん黄こう

noun

black and yellow silk (offering to gods); heaven and earth

Rare classical term. Originally refers to black and yellow silk used in Shinto offerings, and by extension symbolizes heaven (black) and earth (yellow). Mainly encountered in historical or religious contexts.

• 古ふるい文ぶん献けんに「玄げん黄こうを神しん前ぜんに供そなえる」とある。