Japanese Buddhist Temple Gyoban Bell
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Pre 1970 item# 1201632 (stock#1824-12A115)
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Tokugawa Antiques
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$ 495.00
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Gyoban Fish bells were traditionally suspended in a Zen Buddhist Temple's bathing area. When struck with the mallet, the percussive sound was a call to meals, rituals and meditation. The gyoban were not used in religious ceremonies. The fish is carved from one piece of wood with center being hollowed from under the belly. There is loss of the lacquer negoro finish and some nicks of wood gone. Dates from mid to late showa period. A good reference to the gyoban bell can be found at usd.edu/ ...click for details
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Small porcelain cup decorated with 7 Buddhist symbols
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Pre 1910 item# 1199936 (stock#825)
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Dragon’s Pearl
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Small tea or wine cup of porcelain decorated with Buddhist symbols (The Seven Auspicious Signs) in polychrome enamels in familie rose manner. Inside with lotus flower and double Dorje. Bottom with Manchu writing. Late Qing. Although table ware with this decoration is known from the Daoguang period, the present piece would appear to date from the end of the Qing, ca. 1900. H 5.5 cm. Condition: Good, but for a thin, long hairline to side ( see last picture).
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