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Exceptional Edo Period Ritual Vajra Set with Bell and Inscribed Bronze Base

$6,450per set

£4,943.14per set

€5,681.28per set

CA$9,059.34per set

A$10,139.07per set

CHF 5,307.44per set

MX$123,171.38per set

NOK 67,391.05per set

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Exceptional Edo Period Ritual Vajra Set with Bell and Inscribed Bronze Base Dated Kaei 1 (1848), Donated to Myōken Shrine A rare and complete Japanese Esoteric Buddhist ritual implement set from the late Edo period, dated Kaei 1 (1848). This remarkable ensemble includes: Five-pronged vajra (五鈷杵, gokosho) – Symbolizing the perfection of the five wisdoms Three-pronged vajra (三鈷杵, sankosho) – Representing the three roots (body, speech, and mind) Single-pronged vajra (独鈷杵, tokko) – Representing focused spiritual power Ritual bell (法鈴, horin / ghanta) – Signifying the sound of wisdom Quatrefoil bronze base – Heavy and finely cast, with sockets for holding the implements, supported by three pegs The underside of the base is beautifully engraved with a dedication that reads: Inscription Translation: 阿州那賀郡和食村北地大西至住賀冶奉納中津之村妙見宮嘉永元戌年四月三日義寛代 Translation: Awa Province, Naka District Washoku Village, Kitachi Donated by Ōnishi Itaru, resident of Kaga Offered to Myōken Shrine in Nakatsu Village 3rd day of the 4th month, 1st year of Kaei (1848) On behalf of Gikan Historical Context: This set was commissioned as an offering to Myōken Bosatsu (北辰菩薩), a celestial deity associated with the North Star, guidance, and protection. The donor’s name and precise location are recorded, providing strong provenance and making this a rare documented ritual object. Features: Date: 1848 (Kaei 1), Edo Period Material: Cast bronze Components: 5-prong, 3-prong, and 1-prong vajras, ritual bell, and inscribed stand Use: Shingon or Tendai Buddhist esoteric rituals Inscription: Full dedication, date, donor, and temple location

Dimensions:

Height: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 5

Style:

Edo (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1848

Condition:

Seller Location:

Fukuoka, JP

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU10055246070982

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