Vintage Japanese Orin Bell Brass Singing Bowl 3” Saw a great piece of Japanese

a great piece of Japanese history and makes a great jewelry box or a classic desk top organizer today

The imagery reflects Meiji-era continuity of Edo visual vocabulary—idealized rural architecture

Made of a high fire ceramic for lasting durability

5 × 23 × 3 cm)

Vintage Japanese Orin Bell Brass Singing Bowl 3” Saw a great piece of JapaneseThis is a Japanese mid Showa Era (c. 1940) bronze Orin (singing bowl). This style of bowl is favored by Japanese Buddhist sects for is low mellow tone. Often used to begin and end meditation sessions or when praying at the family alter. This vase measures approximately 3" in diameter and stands 1. 5" tall. Weight = about 4oz. With exception to some signs of use with scratches and surface oxidation, this bronze Orin remains in good condition.