Japanese Buddhist Metal Prayer Handbell Kongorei Vtg Purple Tassel Silver BA412 lidded box This Japanese handbag is crafted

This Japanese handbag is crafted from Kimono fabric

22 cm long x 40 cm wide

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Kanji reading: Maibara shi akarui senkyo suishin kyougi-kai Maibara shi senkyo kanri iin-kai

Japanese Buddhist Metal Prayer Handbell Kongorei Vtg Purple Tassel Silver BA412 lidded box This Japanese handbag is craftedVtg Japanese Buddhist Kongorei Handbell for Prayer This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist five pronged handbell, or kongorei, used primarily during Buddhist ritual ceremonies and prayer. It is a Soto Zen bell and is made mostly of silver colored metal. It features embossed plum blossoms along the handle as well as a shouchikubai motif on the bell part. At the very top is a gold metal lotus flower. The front has a removable royal purple braided and