Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Pagoda Furin Wind Bell with Monkey Hanger, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0210

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Pagoda Furin Wind Bell with Monkey Hanger, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0210

A cast iron pagoda wind bell with figural monkey hanger -- an enchanting piece of vintage Japanese craft for garden, porch, or interior display.

A furin is a traditional Japanese wind bell, hung from eaves and veranda beams to fill the summer air with a gentle, resonant tone believed to bring a sense of cool refreshment and calm. This exceptional example takes the form of a miniature pagoda, its trapezoidal cast iron body rising to a gracefully upswept roof -- a silhouette drawn directly from the architecture of Japanese temples and shrines. The body is pierced with cutout motifs of cloud and moon shapes on each face, allowing the interior clapper to catch passing breezes. Below the pagoda hangs a textured bell-form clapper with a bold pine-cone scale pattern, connected by a twisted cord to a paper tanzaku wind-catcher strip -- the traditional design unchanged for centuries. The hanging rod above is the piece's most distinctive feature: cast iron figures of small monkeys cling to and climb the curved suspension bar, a playful and skillfully rendered detail that elevates this furin well above ordinary souvenir quality. The rich dark patina across all components speaks to age and authentic iron casting.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese furin makes a striking living room accent or entryway decor element -- hung from a beam, curtain rod, or ceiling hook, its quiet chime and sculptural silhouette bring instant wabi-sabi aesthetic to any space. On a covered porch or garden pergola it performs its original role beautifully, chiming softly in the breeze and serving as a focal point of outdoor Japanese garden decor. It also makes a truly unique housewarming gift or gift for collectors drawn to handcrafted Japanese vintage metalwork -- compact enough to ship easily, yet rich in cultural character and artisan detail.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Cast iron; paper tanzaku wind-catcher strip
• Use: Hanging wind bell (furin) for home or garden; produced to sound in the breeze and evoke seasonal calm
• Modern Use: Hanging porch or garden chime; entryway or living room decorative accent; unique gift for collectors and Japanophiles
• Features: Pagoda-form cast iron body with upswept roof; cutout cloud and moon motifs on multiple faces; internal clapper; pine-cone textured bell weight; twisted cord suspension; paper tanzaku wind-catcher; decorative cast iron hanging rod with small figural monkey accents; rich dark iron patina throughout
• Dimensions: 5 1/2"W x 5 1/2"D x 5 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A rare and charming piece of Japanese vintage metalwork -- this cast iron furin brings the meditative sound and visual elegance of traditional Japan to any modern home or garden.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage 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.