Japanese Buddhist Shakujo Sistrum Commemorative Inscription Senju-in Temple 38cm Folk Art Japanese Vintage Bronze Flower Vase

Japanese Vintage Bronze Flower Vase by Tsuda Nagatoshi Signed BV661 Description:

it strongly suggests this piece once served as a proud merchant's sign before returning to nature

likely associated with the historic Hoo-zan Ryozen-ji temple in Chichibu

common molds

this wooden Funa Tansu Suzuribako is both functional and decorative

Japanese Buddhist Shakujo Sistrum Commemorative Inscription Senju-in Temple 38cm Folk Art Japanese Vintage Bronze Flower VaseJapanese Buddhist Shakujo Sistrum Commemorative Inscription: Senju in Temple BT247 This is an authentic handled Shakujo (sistrum), a traditional ritual implement used in Shingon Buddhism. This specific piece bears a significant handwritten inscription on the handle, marking its historical connection to a temple. Historical Provenance: The wooden handle is inscribed with the following: Senju in (): A temple of the Shingon sect. 16th Head Priest Teishu