Vtg Japanese Buddhist Kongorei Handbell for Prayer
This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist five-pronged handbell, or kongorei, used primarily during Buddhist ritual ceremonies and prayer. It is a Soto Zen bell and is made mostly of silver-colored metal. It features embossed plum blossoms along the handle as well as a shouchikubai motif on the bell part. At the very top is a gold metal lotus flower. The front has a removable royal purple braided and knotted cord and tassels with a silver plum blossom pin. The sound is very bright and cheery.
- Silver, gold, purple
- Metal, string
- Bell sound
- 1980
- Item weight: 254 grams
- Packed weight: 554 grams
- Approx. 5 cm wide x 22.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering its age. 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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