{"product_id":"japanese-wood-buddhist-drum-mokugyo-altar-fitting-bt42","title":"Japanese Carved Wooden Buddhist Drum Mokugyo Vtg Altar Fitting Lacquered BT42","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddhist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Altar Fitting Wooden Drum, Mokugyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a vintage Japanese Buddhist altar fitting, \u003cem\u003eMokugyo\u003c\/em\u003e (a fish-shaped wooden drum). Mokugyo is intended to keep the rhythm of sutra chanting by beating and sounding. It also helps to awaken people in sutra chanting. It is used in the Zen sect, Tendai sect, and Jodo sect. It can be used at home in front of a butsudan as well.\u003cbr\u003eThis standard-shape mokugyo has been expertly painted with glossy red and black lacquer with gold accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, black, gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 590 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 1100 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 12.5 cm long x 9 cm wide x 15 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering age. Some light scratches. Black and gold blemishes in red lacquer. 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 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\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":43643888664611,"sku":"BT42-mokugyo","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Photoroom_20260817_111307.jpg?v=1786932796","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-fr\/products\/japanese-wood-buddhist-drum-mokugyo-altar-fitting-bt42","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}