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What is a Japanese temple used for?
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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
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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
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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
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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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Architectural Elements
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19th Century Bronze Temple Bell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This 19th C. Japanese Buddhist bronze temple or monastery bell, features a stylized two-headed
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Antiquities
Materials
Bronze