Vintage Japanese Hand-Forged Singing Bowl Meditation Bright Tone 3"W Ainu The Ainu people traditionally carved

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

It measures 3 1/4" in across by 2 1/2" tall (8 x 6

Such signed menuki are less common

circa 1920s

The interior is left white to appreciate your preferred beverage

Vintage Japanese Hand-Forged Singing Bowl Meditation Bright Tone 3"W Ainu The Ainu people traditionally carvedVintage 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