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What is a Japanese temple used for?

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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
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Japanese Large 1842 Bronze Temple Bell Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please You
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

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Bronze

Japanese Big Old Bronze Temple Bell with Brilliant Resonating Sound, 18Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions. This vintage hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Rare Large Antique Bronze Temple "Futuku" Bell Complete Original Chime
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare large Japanese bronze temple "Futaku" bell with original and complete hanging bronze cloud
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
. History of Japan's temple bells, bonsho : Rather than containing a clapper, bonsho is struck from the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Fine Pair Older Dragon Bells Resonate Beautiful Serene Sounds
Located in South Burlington, VT
find. History of Japan's temple bells: Rather than containing a clapper, bonsho is struck from the
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Only One. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. More History of Japan's temple bells : Rather than
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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