Japanese Antique Temple Gong - Bronze Wanikuchi Bell With Signed Lotus Design, 1700s Edo leaf botanical vase with only minor scratches and

with only minor scratches and signs of age that add character without compromising its integrity

symbolizing transience and reflection on aging

- Features falconry symbol art → Embodies strength and success

featuring a double-sided relief of an eagle perched on a pine tree

This exquisite Japanese metal vase originates from the Muromachi period and serves as an ikebana flower vase

Japanese Antique Temple Gong - Bronze Wanikuchi Bell With Signed Lotus Design, 1700s Edo leaf botanical vase with only minor scratches andThis Japanese antique temple gong is a rare 1700s Edo period wanikuchi bronze bell, crafted using traditional lost wax bronze craft techniques. The signed lotus design gong measures approximately 6. 5 inches wide and weighs 29 ounces, making it an authentic bronze temple gong with historical significance. Known as a crocodile mouth gong due to its unique shape resembling a reptile's open mouth, this antique Buddhist gong served as a temple entrance