Japanese Buddhist Orin Bell Singing Bowl Fabric Pillow Vtg Blue Red Gold BA895
Vtg. Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Orin Bell Fabric Pillow This is a vintage Japanese orin bell pillow or cushion for Buddhist altars. It is made of a combination of light blue and red with gold silk fabrics featuring a plants and vines motif. It is in a classic round shape with a simple red tassel on one side.Singing bowls are sounded during ritual prayer. Orin bell sound can reach the Buddha in the Pure Land. It is also used to ward off people's evil spirits and convey prayers to the Buddha, ancestors, and the deceased through sound. The pillows help stabilize the bowl, balance the sound, as well as act as a personal design choice for the user. Blue, red, gold Fabric, silk C1970 Item weight: 20 grams Packed weight: 150 grams Approx. 7.5 cm wide x 3.5 cm tall Fair condition considering age. Fading. Brown staining. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully. Acquired at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan. Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping. About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained extensive knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items, and we are happy to bring you many beautiful pieces from Japan. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us.
Vtg. Japanese
Buddhist Altar Fitting Or
in Bell Fabric Pillow
This is a vintage Japanese
orin
bell pillow or cushion for Buddhist altars. It is made of a combination of light blue and red with gold silk fabrics featuring a plants and vines motif. It is in a classic round shape with a simple red tassel on one side.
Singing bowls are sounded during ritual prayer. Orin bell sound can reach the Buddha in the Pure Land. It is also uséd to ward off people's evil spirits and convey prayers to the Buddha, ancestors, and the deceased through sound. The pillows help stabilize the bowl, balance the sound, as well as act as a personal design choice for the user.
Blue, red, gold
Fabric, silk
C1970
Item weight: 20 grams
Packed weight: 150 grams
Approx. 7.5 cm wide x 3.5 cm tall
Fair condition considering age. Fading. Brown staining. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
Acquired at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.
Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping.
About Us:
We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained extensive knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items, and we are happy to bring you many beautiful pieces from Japan. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us.
