Japanese Buddhist Metal Prayer Handbell Kongorei Vtg Purple Tassel Silver BA412 lidded box Relief of dancing man in

Relief of dancing man in traditional costume

Army general Watanabe

A beautiful bottle with a brown and black glaze

Idea Wakatsuru Sake Brewery Co

cup 8 cm wide x 8

Japanese Buddhist Metal Prayer Handbell Kongorei Vtg Purple Tassel Silver BA412 lidded box Relief of dancing man inVtg Japanese Buddhist Kongorei Handbell for Prayer This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist five pronged handbell, or kongorei, used primarily during Buddhist ritual ceremonies and prayer. It is a Soto Zen bell and is made mostly of silver colored metal. It features embossed plum blossoms along the handle as well as a shouchikubai motif on the bell part. At the very top is a gold metal lotus flower. The front has a removable royal purple braided and