Tathagata

Description Vintage ceramic Japanese bell with attached rope cord. This bell is designed to resemble the head of a mythical komainu shishi shrine dog (please read below to learn more about this creature). This bell is in fair condition with no cracks or large chips though it does have some marks, scratches and discoloration from handling and age. This interesting little bell is less…

Description This interesting item is an very large antique wooden bell striker (bai) for use with large Buddhist temple bells. The striker dates from the early to mid Showa period (1926-1989) and has seen much past use and today is in poor condition with a worn and tattered fabric striker. The solid wood handle is in good condition though there are chips and scratches from past use. Due…