Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Bronze Orin Bell Vtg Singing Bowl Pillow BA819 countryside There is a blue signature

There is a blue signature on the bottom

Black: 177 pc   White: 181 pc

Discoloration that may go away with a gentle wash

Signature around the bottom

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Bronze Orin Bell Vtg Singing Bowl Pillow BA819 countryside There is a blue signatureJapanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Orin Bell This is a vintage Japanese orin bell for Buddhist altars. It contains a plain bronze bowl with a simple wooden striker. It rests on a platform type pillow made of red and white fabric and gold chrysanthemum designs. Singing bowls are sounded during ritual prayer. Orin bell sound can reach the Buddha in the Pure Land. It is also used to ward off people's evil spirits and convey prayers to the Buddha, ancestors,