Vintage Japanese Hand-Forged Singing Bowl Meditation Bright Tone 3"W Ainu There is a natural lacquer

There is a natural lacquer on the outsides and inside of the box the carrying handle is attached to the bottom box

The Ainu people traditionally carved these Kubori Kuma for religious purposes revering the Bear as a deity

and a pair of pewter sake bottles

emphasizing negative space and texture rather than high contrast ornament

Carol Jessen (born 1940

Vintage Japanese Hand-Forged Singing Bowl Meditation Bright Tone 3"W Ainu There is a natural lacquerVintage Japanese meditation singing bowl used in Buddhist and Shinto practice Japan, early to mid 20th century (circa 19201950)Dimensions: 3"W x 1. 5"H (7. 6 x 3. 8 cm) A vintage Japanese brass singing bowl traditionally used in meditation and ritual practice by Buddhist monks and Shinto priests. This small ceremonial bowl produces a clear, resonant tone when struck or circled with a striker, supporting seated meditation, purification rites, and