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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.
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Japanese Antique Bronze 1842 Temple Meditation Bell Complete Set, Serene Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare dated large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, Edo period , incised and dated Tenpo era 13th (1842) around rim.
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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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 bell, red lacquered display base, cushion, and striker as photographed.
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese bronze temple-style bell / Taisho-Showa / Hanging bell, patina
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A hanshō is a smaller version of the large temple bell known as a bonshō, traditionally hung at fire watchtowers (hinomiyagura), temples, and shrines, or at crossroads within villages.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique iron hanging bell from Japan or East Asia/Early 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A distinctive feature of this bell is that, unlike most Japanese temple bells which are commonly made of bronze, this one is made of cast iron.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Large Japanese Buddhist Bronze Temple Bell with Resonant Tone, 19th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A fine and impressive Japanese Buddhist bronze temple bell dating to the early–mid 19th century, notable for its substantial scale, well-preserved decorative elements, and beautifull...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Religious Items
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 sound.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
