Japanese Buddhist Orin Bell Singing Bowl Silk Fabric Pillow Vtg Square Red BA553

Vtg. Japanese BuddhistAltar Fitting Orin Bell Fabric Pillow

This is a vintage Japanese orin bell pillow or cushion for Buddhist altars. The cushion is made from a thick red, white, and blue silk fabric that depicts chrysanthemums and what appears to be paulownia flowers. The piece is a square shape with the remnants of pinkish brown colored tassel on only two front-facing corners. It has a dense texture and may be filled with rice husks, which was a common pillow stuffing for the time.

Singing bowls are sounded during ritual prayer. Orin bell sound can reach the Buddha in the Pure Land. It is also used to ward off people’s evil spirits and convey prayers to the Buddha, ancestors, and the deceased through sound. The pillows help stabilize the bowl, balance the sound, as well as act as a personal design choice for the user.

• Red
• Fabric, silk
• C1930
• Item weight: 83 grams
• Packed weight: 300 grams
• Approx. 13 cm long x 13 cm wide x 5 cm tall
• Fair condition considering age. Silk fabric well-worn and stiff. Tassels missing. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
• Acquired at an estate sale of an old Japanese family in Nagoya, Japan

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