Vintage Japanese Orin Bell Hammered Bronze Singing Bowl w/ Cushion 4" Box The painting field itself is

The painting field itself is well-preserved

This tsuba is made with typical forged steel and is in the shape of a marugata and has lotus leaves engraved around openwork

His work influenced subsequent generations of artists and contributed significantly to the evolution of the ukiyo-e tradition

The obverse of the coin reads "Tenpō" (天保) a reference to the era this coin was designed in

all showing cohesive age and construction consistent with Edo-period manufacture rather than later Meiji or modern revival work

Vintage Japanese Orin Bell Hammered Bronze Singing Bowl w/ Cushion 4" Box The painting field itself isThis is a vintage Japanese mid Showa Era (c. 1950's) bronze Orin (singing bowl) set complete with cushion and striker. This style of bowl is favored by Japanese Buddhist sects for is mellow tone. Often used to begin and end meditation sessions or when praying at the family alter. This bell measures 4" in diameter and stands 4. 5" tall on its cushion (10 x 11. 5 cm). With exception to some signs of use with scratches and minor chipping to surface