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antique japanese bronze shinto gong from the 1800’s - call to the gods ritual instrument

antique japanese bronze shinto gong from the 1800’s - call to the gods ritual instrument

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Enhance your sacred space with this authentic 1800’s Japanese bronze Shinto gong, or waniguchi,  traditionally crafted to capture the attention of the gods, before prayer. A unique vintage treasure to invite divine energy into your home and a stunning decor piece.

 Waniguchi is a Japanese flat,  round hollow gong that hangs before the worship hall at a Shinto shrine or image hall at a Buddhist temple. By shaking the rope in front, it can be sounded by worshippers to attract the deity's attention. In Japanese, ‘wani’ means alligator and ‘guchi’ means mouth. 

The gong is two flat plates pressed together with a hollow center. The large slit at the bottom resembles an alligator’s mouth, hence the object's name. This opening is there to make the sound more resonant. The gong is cast in bronze, a material selected also for its resonance. It features a central star image surrounded by a double bordered circle with an arabesque pattern on the front. The back is simply adorned with concentric circles.

The waniguchi is in good structural condition for its age with surface scratches and lines adding to its appeal as an attractive religious decor item.

- measures around 16 cm (6.3”) across x 16 cm (6.3”) high.
- weighs 1,130 gm.

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