No. 97446232

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Set of 5 Mokugyo (Wooden Fish Drums) with Cushions, Original Sticks & Chime Bowl – Buddhist Ritual Instruments A beautiful and complete set of five traditional Mokugyo wooden fish drums, presented together with their original cushions, wooden strikers, and a metal chime bowl. This ensemble is ideal for Buddhist ritual use, meditation practice, or as a refined collectible of East Asian spiritual instruments. The Mokugyo (also known as wooden fish) is a classic percussion instrument used in Buddhist chanting and ceremonies, symbolising wakefulness, perseverance, and continuity of practice. This set features five graduated sizes, allowing for tonal variation and ceremonial flexibility. Each Mokugyo is hand-carved from solid wood, with smooth patina and natural variation in grain and tone, indicating careful craftsmanship and age. Some pieces show traditional markings and calligraphy, consistent with authentic temple instruments. All five sit on their matching fabric cushions, designed to stabilise the drums and enhance resonance. Included are: • Five Mokugyo wooden fish drums (graduated sizes) • Five matching cushions • Original wooden strikers (sticks) • Metal chime bowl with striker, suitable for opening or closing chants and rituals Condition: Good overall vintage condition. Expected signs of age and use are present, including light wear and surface patina, consistent with ceremonial use. No cracks or structural damage observed. The set is complete and well preserved. Origin: East Asia (likely China or Japan) Material: Carved wood, textile cushions, metal bowl Period: 20th century This is a rare opportunity to acquire a complete and harmonious Mokugyo set, suitable for: • Buddhist temples or meditation centres • Sound healing and ritual practitioners • Collectors of religious or ethnographic instruments • Interior or spiritual display with authentic provenance Carefully packed for secure shipping. And tracking

No. 97446232

Sold
No brand - Traditional percussion - Unknown  (No reserve price)

No brand - Traditional percussion - Unknown (No reserve price)



Set of 5 Mokugyo (Wooden Fish Drums) with Cushions, Original Sticks & Chime Bowl – Buddhist Ritual Instruments

A beautiful and complete set of five traditional Mokugyo wooden fish drums, presented together with their original cushions, wooden strikers, and a metal chime bowl. This ensemble is ideal for Buddhist ritual use, meditation practice, or as a refined collectible of East Asian spiritual instruments.

The Mokugyo (also known as wooden fish) is a classic percussion instrument used in Buddhist chanting and ceremonies, symbolising wakefulness, perseverance, and continuity of practice. This set features five graduated sizes, allowing for tonal variation and ceremonial flexibility.

Each Mokugyo is hand-carved from solid wood, with smooth patina and natural variation in grain and tone, indicating careful craftsmanship and age. Some pieces show traditional markings and calligraphy, consistent with authentic temple instruments. All five sit on their matching fabric cushions, designed to stabilise the drums and enhance resonance.

Included are:
• Five Mokugyo wooden fish drums (graduated sizes)
• Five matching cushions
• Original wooden strikers (sticks)
• Metal chime bowl with striker, suitable for opening or closing chants and rituals

Condition:
Good overall vintage condition. Expected signs of age and use are present, including light wear and surface patina, consistent with ceremonial use. No cracks or structural damage observed. The set is complete and well preserved.

Origin:
East Asia (likely China or Japan)
Material: Carved wood, textile cushions, metal bowl
Period: 20th century

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a complete and harmonious Mokugyo set, suitable for:
• Buddhist temples or meditation centres
• Sound healing and ritual practitioners
• Collectors of religious or ethnographic instruments
• Interior or spiritual display with authentic provenance

Carefully packed for secure shipping. And tracking




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