HUGE ANTIQUE JAPANESE WOOD TEMPLE BELL 1800s Lacquer MOKUGYO Buddhist Gong

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HUGE ANTIQUE JAPANESE WOOD TEMPLE BELL 1800s Lacquer MOKUGYO Buddhist Gong:
$650.00

EXQUISITEANTIQUE JAPANESECARVED WOOD TEMPLE DRUM
EdoPeriod (1603 - 1868)Magnificent antique JapaneseMokugyowithsublime, deeply carveddecoration. Displaying traditional form, with two carp holding a wisdom pearl in their mouths on the ornate handle. The fish\'s wide-open eyesrepresent eternal wakeful attention and vigilance in devotion. The handsome rounded body of the instrument is lacquered in brilliant vermilion, further highlighted by vibrant gilt accents. The entire piece displays in magnificent fashion, drawing attention from all the way across the room.
Mokugyo are Buddhistpercussion instruments used during chanting mantras or reciting sutras in Mahayana, Pure Land,and Zen practice throughout Asia. The gong or drum, also known as the wooden fish, is usually laid on its side on a cushion and struck with a leather wrapped mallet. Because of the carefully honed and hollowed out form, it produces a deep, richtone. This outstanding mokugyo dates to the Edo Period, the age of the Shogun and Samurai, mid 1800s. Early examples such as this one are increasingly hard to come by, as most are held by museums or in private collections. The drum is worn on the sides, where it was struck with the mallet, leaving the splendid character and patina from a bygone era. The deeply sculptural form of this pieceis utterly sublime visually as well asmost tactilely pleasing. A magnificent work of art and wonderful conversation piece.
Of significant size, measuring approximately 14.5\" high and 11.5\" in width.
Quite a long process went into creating fine examples such as this one. Handsomely crafted of wood, dried completely, intricately hand carved and honed to get the tone just right, then sanded smooth,after whichlayers of lacquer were applied, each requiring time to dry slowly before the next was brushed on. Would have taken many months to complete a piece of this magnificent quality. Exhibiting the traditional elegance of the Tokugawa Period, this superb woodentemple bell would make an exquisite centerpiece for the discriminating collector of world class Japanese antiques. Absolutelyexquisite example of the strength and presence of Japanese craftsmanship.

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