Vintage Japanese Orin Bell Brass Singing Bowl 3.5” Imari Kodansu chest were a special

Kodansu chest were a special piece used to store one's most valued items

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Period: Mid-20th century (Shōwa period

Vintage Japanese Orin Bell Brass Singing Bowl 3.5” Imari Kodansu chest were a specialThis 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. 5" in diameter and stands 2" tall. Weight = about 6oz. With exception to some signs of use with scratches and surface oxidation, this bronze Orin remains in good condition.