Vtg Japanese Iron Furin Wind Chime

This is a vintage Japanese wind chime called furin. This one is made of iron metal and called tetsurin. This iron bell is made up of three parts. The first is the lantern-like top piece decorated with embossed peacocks, followed by a classic bell shape, and then lastly a blue and black paper amulet that catches the wind and helps the bell ring. It can be used as a room decoration or an ornament. 

• Green, blue, black
• Iron, string, paper
• Kanji on amulet: Southern wind furin
• C1970
• Item weight: 600 grams
• Packed weight: 900 grams
• Approx. [Full Length] 63 cm long; [Lantern] 9 cm long x 9 cm wide x 8 cm tall; [Bell] 5 cm wide x 5 cm tall                                           
• Good condition considering age. Some rusting on iron ringer. Paper amulet torn and creased. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

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