Set of 2 / Japanese Vintage Buddhist Hand Bell / Shinto - Statue Metal - Japan (No reserve price)

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Set of two vintage Japanese metal ritual bells for esoteric Buddhism (Gokorei and Gokosho), with overall dimensions 41×7×7 cm and 27×7×7 cm and total weight 1328 g, origin Japan, condition good, not signed.

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We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item.
It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive.
Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties.
There may be scratches and dirt caused by age.
If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages.

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These are the esoteric Buddhist ritual implements: the Gokorei (five-pronged bell) and the Gokosho (five-pronged vajra). These are Buddhist implements used in esoteric Buddhist rituals and symbolize the secret teachings for attaining enlightenment. 
Gokorei: Consists of a bell and five pointed prongs on the handle. When shaken, it produces a sound that wards off evil spirits and summons the Buddha. 
Gokosho: A rod-shaped ritual implement with five prongs, modeled after an ancient Indian weapon. Its role is to destroy worldly desires and protect the practitioner. 
These ritual implements are usually used as a pair.

Set of 2
41*7*7cm
27*7*7cm
Total 1328g

(D1653)

We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item.
It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive.
Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties.
There may be scratches and dirt caused by age.
If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages.

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These are the esoteric Buddhist ritual implements: the Gokorei (five-pronged bell) and the Gokosho (five-pronged vajra). These are Buddhist implements used in esoteric Buddhist rituals and symbolize the secret teachings for attaining enlightenment. 
Gokorei: Consists of a bell and five pointed prongs on the handle. When shaken, it produces a sound that wards off evil spirits and summons the Buddha. 
Gokosho: A rod-shaped ritual implement with five prongs, modeled after an ancient Indian weapon. Its role is to destroy worldly desires and protect the practitioner. 
These ritual implements are usually used as a pair.

Set of 2
41*7*7cm
27*7*7cm
Total 1328g

(D1653)

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
Japanese
Country of Origin
Japan
Style
Vintage
Material
Metal
Title of artwork
Set of 2 / Japanese Vintage Buddhist Hand Bell / Shinto
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
41 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Weight
1328 g
JapanVerified
5600
Objects sold
97.51%
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