This is a temple bell with a stand and stick, crafted by Joun 淨雲. It is a small replica of a larger temple bell. It is in relatively good condition with no noticeable damage or wear. When struck with the stick, the temple bell produces a beautiful ringing sound. Please enjoy its sound. Bonshō (梵鐘, Buddhist bells), also known as tsurigane (釣り鐘, hanging bells) or ōgane (大鐘, great bells) are large bells found in Buddhist temples throughout Japan, used to summon the monks to prayer and to demarcate periods of time. (From Wikipedia) Bonshō is also referred to as the "gathering bell (集会鐘, shūeishō)," and it is struck 30 minutes or 1 hour before the start of ceremonies or rituals as a signal for the congregation to assemble. Additionally, to welcome the new year with a fresh mindset by dispelling worldly desires, it is struck 108 times, representing the same number as the worldly desires. Due to its loud sound, Bonshō is also called "艮鐘 geishō" or "奉鐘 hōshō" in some cases. Bell Height 18.3 cm Width 12.5 cm Depth 12.5 cm Weight 1100 g Stand Height 41.0 cm Width 25.9 cm Depth 18.3 cm Weight 420 g Stick Height 20.7 cm Condition: The condition is generally good. There may be some scratches, stains, discoloration, fading, etc. Please take a look at the many photos posted. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 122022350123