Skip to main content
My Shopping Bag
View All
Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

What is a Japanese temple used for?

1 Answer
What is a Japanese temple used for?
A Japanese temple is used for prayer and worship. Most temples in Japan are Buddhist. Sites used for Shinto religious practices are known as jinja or shrines. You can find a range of Japanese art, furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Japanese Temple Bell on 1stDibs
Japanese Large Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Complete And Resonating Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a sweet large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, complete set four pieces with bronze
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Large 1842 Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Serene Resonating Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare dated large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, Edo period , incised and dated
Category

Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Heavy, Japanese bronze temple bell 梵鐘 (bonshô) of traditional shape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A heavy traditional bronze temple bell (bonshô), boasting a bright green patina and a resonant
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell With Pleasing Sound, Signed, 25"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Large 25" Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

TEMPLE BELL (BONSHÔ) Japanese, from the second half of the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
TEMPLE BELL (BONSHÔ) Japanese, from the second half of the 19th century. in bronze with relief
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Temple Bell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This 19th C. Japanese Buddhist bronze temple or monastery bell, features a stylized two-headed
Category

Antique 19th Century Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Shop All