Vintage Japanese Bell (SKU: 25D-287) -

Vintage Japanese Bell - 1970s Showa Era, Reproduction (25D-287)

SKU:
25D-287
$375.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 8"Diameter 9"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Bell, Reproduction (SKU 25D-287)

Showa-era bronze omamori bell with Tokugawa crest and Tōshōgū shrine inscription

This richly patinated vintage Japanese bell is cast in a rounded, almost spherical form, deeply carved with scrolling foliage and circular medallions bearing the stylised three-leaf crest of the Tokugawa clan. The front is inscribed 東照宮 (Tōshōgū), indicating a connection to one of the famous shrines dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, and the dark bronze surface reveals warm highlights where the raised design has been gently worn by age and handling.

Suspended from a woven cord at the top, this omamori-style bell would originally have served as a protective charm or commemorative piece, likely purchased as a shrine souvenir during the Showa period. Its bold mon design, flowing arabesques and clear, resonant form make it an atmospheric addition to a butsudan altar, tokonoma display, or any collection of Japanese shrine and temple artifacts.

  • Origin: Japan, Tōshōgū shrine (inscribed)
  • Era: Showa period (20th century)
  • Material: Cast bronze with dark patina
  • Use: Omamori bell / shrine souvenir, decorative and ritual use
  • Features: Tokugawa three-leaf crest medallions, engraved Tōshōgū inscription, scrolling foliate motifs, spherical form with hanging cord, vintage Japanese bell from the Showa era
  • Dimensions: 8"Diameter 9"H
  • Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear and patina consistent with age

A characterful Showa-period piece that brings the presence of a historic Tōshōgū shrine into your home or collection.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

Additional Information
size:
8"Diameter 9"H