Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Metal Bell Vtg Shogo Instrument Gold BA900
Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Brass Metal Bell Vtg Shogo Instrument Gold BA900
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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