Vintage Japanese Ritual Bell — 1980, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-319-2) - 1

Vintage Japanese Ritual Bell — 1980, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-319-2)

SKU:
25M-319-2
$140.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Size: 8 1/4"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Ritual Bell — 1980s, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-319-2)
Where Form Meets Faith: A Bell of Reverent Grace

This delicate vintage Japanese ritual bell, crafted in the 1980s Showa era, radiates quiet devotion and ceremonial elegance. Rising from a silver-toned, engraved base, the bell’s handle is richly adorned with lotus motifs, sacred symbolic engravings, and crowned by a golden hoju (宝珠) flame finial—representing wisdom and enlightenment in Buddhist tradition.

A harmonious fusion of metalwork and spiritual artistry, this bell was likely used in temple rituals or meditative practices, its soft chime designed not to startle but to awaken—an invitation to mindfulness and presence.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1980s, Showa Period

  • Material: Mixed metals (silver-toned alloy and gilt details)

  • Use: Buddhist ritual, altar bell, or spiritual décor

  • Features:
    • Elegant engraved body with floral banding
    • Tall, ornate handle with relief lotus petals and sacred symbols
    • Crowned with golden flame motif (hoju)
    • Produces a light, tranquil ringing tone

  • Dimensions: 8 1/4"H

  • Condition: Good vintage condition; minor patina and age-related wear consistent with ceremonial use

A beacon of stillness in a noisy world, this small bell serves as both a sacred object and a timeless work of art—resonating with the quiet dignity of Japanese spiritual tradition.

Additional Information
size:
8 1/4"H