Vintage Japanese Bronze Singing Bowl Buddhist Alter Meditation Zazen 4.75" Blade This is an antique Japanese

This is an antique Japanese mid Showa Era (c

Known as a chobadansu (document tansu chest)

Top is missing doors but is thus ideal for open display

It is made of iron to hold the heat

leaves and birds

Vintage Japanese Bronze Singing Bowl Buddhist Alter Meditation Zazen 4.75" Blade This is an antique JapaneseThis is a bronze Orin singing bowl. This style of bowl is favored by Japanese Buddhist sects for its tone. Often used to begin and end meditation sessions or when praying at the family alter. This bowl measures 4. 75" in diameter and stands 2. 25" tall. Weight = 10. 1 oz. With exception to some signs of use, slight oxidation and a decades old patina this bronze Orin remains in good condition. 22J0187