Vintage Japanese Orin Bell Brass Singing Bowl 3” Ikebana/Bonsai The painting subject

The painting subject

Blade length: 4 3/4" (12cm)

This is actual size at 9 3/8" wide by 6 7/8" tall (24 x 17

This portable calligraphy tansu has three drawers and a lidded top section

It is all hand made and fired at high temperatures for lasting durability

Vintage Japanese Orin Bell Brass Singing Bowl 3” Ikebana/Bonsai The painting subjectThis 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 vase measures 3" in diameter and stands 1. 5" tall. Weight = 4. 3oz. With exception to some signs of use with scratches and minor chipping to surface black, this bronze Orin