{"product_id":"japanese-buddhist-altar-metal-bell-shogo-instrument-ba413","title":"Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Bell Vtg Shogo Instrument Silver BA413","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Altar Fitting Metal Bell \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a Japanese vintage Buddhist altar fitting \"Shogo\". It is a metal bell used during worship. It is usually placed on a tatami mat stand and struck with a Shimoku stick to make a sound. It is used to keep the rhythm during nembutsu. (Used in the Tendai, Shingon, and Jodo sects).\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is silver with floral designs on the side. The striker has the look of a small hammer and has a pair of purple tassels hanging from the handle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver, purple, brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal, wood, string\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Shogo sound\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/Soc9v8hr9IU?feature=share\"\u003eShogo sound\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 130 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 430 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShogo: 7 cm wide x 3 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estriker: 20.5 cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering age. Some scratches. Fading on cord of tassels. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcquired at an estate sale of an old Japanese family in Nagoya, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e: We ship worldwide by Japan Post.  Adding this item to your cart shows you the shipping prices and options.  We combine shipping, and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items.  We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40581794725923,"sku":"BA413 Bell","price":72.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Buddhist-Altar-Fitting-Metal-Bell-Vtg-Shogo-Instrument-Silver-BA413.jpg?v=1726608713","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-ca\/products\/japanese-buddhist-altar-metal-bell-shogo-instrument-ba413","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}