This is an old Bronze Waniguchi Bell.
Era: Edo Genroku 15th year (1703)
"Genroku 15th year (1703), on an auspicious day in August.
Caster: Nishiya Ei of Tsujimura
On the back:
Before the sacred treasure of Haku-san Gongen in Tuga County, To-ji.
It is inscribed with wishes for family safety, freedom from illness, and disaster prevention.
The name of the person who commissioned it is also engraved.
It is of historical value.
"What is Hakusan Gongen?
Hakusan Gongen (白山権現) is a deity of syncretism between the mountain worship of Hakusan and the practice of Shugendo. While Toji is famous for its temple in Kyoto, it is unclear whether this item is associated with that temple."
This is a cast bronze bell known as "Waniguchi," which is shaped like two gongs facing each other and is typically hung at the eaves in front of temples and shrines.
SIZE
Diameter: 19.5cm×21cm
Thickness: 5.5cm
total weight: 1585g
Condition: used / There are dirt and scratches due to age.
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