Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Metal Bell
It 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).
This piece is a tarnished gold color with no added embellishments. The striker has the look of a small hammer and is made of wood.
- Gold, brown
- Metal, wood
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Shogo sound
- Item weight: 203 grams
- Packed weight: 400 grams
- Approx.
- Shogo: 8.5 cm wide x 3 cm tall
- striker: 16 cm long
- Good condition considering age. Discoloration. Some scratches and wear on striker. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- Acquired at an estate sale of an old Japanese family in Nagoya, Japan
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