Vintage Bronze Singing Bowl Thin Walled Buddhist Alter Meditation Zazen 5X2" Ukiyoe made at Dehua in the

made at Dehua in the Fujian province

Carved in the shape of four Pickling Jars

The wear has smoothed down the sides of the tsuba where it rubbed up against the obi belt from daily wear so the different qualities of steel used to make the tsuba can be seen

This bowl measures 3" in diameter and stands 1 1/2" tall ( 7

Vintage Bronze Singing Bowl Thin Walled Buddhist Alter Meditation Zazen 5X2" Ukiyoe made at Dehua in theThis is a bronze Orin (singing bowl). This style of thin walled bowl is favored by Buddhist sects for its tone. Often used to begin and end meditation sessions or when praying at the family alter. It has a very bright tone with a full 19 second sustain. This bowl measures 5" in diameter and stands 2" tall. With exception to some signs of use this bronze Orin remains in good condition. Comes with Table stand