Vtg. Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Orin Bell Fabric Pillow
This is a vintage Japanese orin bell pillow or cushion for Buddhist altars. The cushion is made from a red silk fabric decorated with chrysanthemums and peonies. The piece is a square shape with no added decoration. This can be used for orin singing bells, but are also perfect for mokugyo (wooden frog) instruments.
Singing bowls are sounded during ritual prayer. Orin bell sound can reach the Buddha in the Pure Land. It is also used to ward off people's evil spirits and convey prayers to the Buddha, ancestors, and the deceased through sound. The pillows help stabilize the bowl, balance the sound, as well as act as a personal design choice for the user.
- Red
- Fabric, silk
- C1970
- Item weight: 163 grams
- Packed weight: 250 grams
- Approx. 25 cm long x 25 cm wide x 5 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Small holes on top and bottom sides. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- Acquired at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.
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