Vintage Japanese Temple Rin Gong — Bronze, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-474-5) - 1

Vintage Japanese Temple Rin Gong — Bronze, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-474-5)

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25M-474-5
$180.00
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Vintage Japanese Temple Rin Gong — Bronze, 1950s, Showa Era
A Meditative Echo from Mid-Century Japan

This vintage Japanese temple gong (rin), dating to the 1950s Showa period, radiates quiet strength and spiritual resonance. Cast from bronze with a subtly dimpled, hammered surface, the bowl rests on a vibrant red silk cushion, evoking scenes from temples, tea ceremonies, or private moments of reflection.

Traditionally used in Buddhist practice, the rin gong produces a clear, lingering tone when gently struck—an auditory invitation to mindfulness and stillness. Its elegant simplicity and gentle patina speak to decades of reverent use and cultural continuity.

Perfect as a centerpiece in a meditation space, altar, or study, this gong brings a sense of harmony, heritage, and grounding into any environment.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1950s, Showa Period

  • Material: Cast bronze with hand-hammered texture

  • Use: Meditation gong, altar accessory, sound healing

  • Features: Warm aged patina, traditional shape, comes with red cushion

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor signs of age

  • Dimensions: 6 1/2" Diameter x 5"H

Whether used for spiritual rituals or admired as a sculptural object, this gong offers a resonant connection to Japan’s timeless traditions.

hear the sound https://youtube.com/shorts/qhje9GI1Qgg