Japanese Buddhist Shakujo Sistrum Commemorative Inscription Senju-in Temple 38cm Folk Art This does not affect the

This does not affect the structural integrity and is common for pieces of this age

It is constructed from natural wood

it strongly suggests this piece once served as a proud merchant's sign before returning to nature

It has been used for many years in a Japanese home

Japanese Vintage Bronze Flower Vase by Tsuda Nagatoshi Signed BV661 Description:

Japanese Buddhist Shakujo Sistrum Commemorative Inscription Senju-in Temple 38cm Folk Art This does not affect theJapanese Buddhist Shakujo Sistrum Commemorative Inscription: Senju in Temple BT247 This is an authentic handled Shakujo (sistrum), a traditional ritual implement used in Shingon Buddhism. This specific piece bears a significant handwritten inscription on the handle, marking its historical connection to a temple. Historical Provenance: The wooden handle is inscribed with the following: Senju in (): A temple of the Shingon sect. 16th Head Priest Teishu