Vtg Japanese Buddhist Kongorei Handbell for Prayer
This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist handbell, or kongorei, used primarily during Buddhist ritual ceremonies and prayer. This bell is made mostly of silver-colored metal with a wooden handle. It comes with a wooden incense container attached by a string.
- Silver, brown
- Metal, wood, string
- Bell sound
- 1950
- Item weight: 274 grams
- Packed weight: 500 grams
- Approx. 6 cm wide x 21.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering its age. Handle is loose. Incense residue inside container. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya
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