Vintage Japanese Orin Bell Brass Singing Cranes 1596-1700) tsuba (handguard) for a

1596-1700) tsuba (handguard) for a Samurai Katana or Wakazashi sword

The figure is rendered with confident fluency in ink and mineral pigment on silk: broad

Having been in storage for most of the past century this plate remains in very fine condition with no chips

This deep red box and brown interior lacquer

41" x 16" x 15" (width x height x depth)

Vintage Japanese Orin Bell Brass Singing Cranes 1596-1700) tsuba (handguard) for aThis is a Japanese mid Showa Era (c. 1940) bronze Orin (singing bowl) set complete with cushion and striker. 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 bell measures 2. 75" in diameter and stands 1 1 8" tall. Weight = 2. 6oz. With exception to some signs of use with scratches and minor chipping to surface black, this bronze