Japanese Wooden Buddhist Kongo Stick Heart Sutra Ohenrosan Pilgrimage Temple Copper It represents the refined metalworking

It represents the refined metalworking techniques and aesthetic sensibilities of samurai culture in the Edo era

Such pieces were often used for storing documents

Perfect for interior display

Material: Pottery with natural glaze

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Japanese Wooden Buddhist Kongo Stick Heart Sutra Ohenrosan Pilgrimage Temple Copper It represents the refined metalworkingJapanese Wooden Buddhist Kongo Stick with Heart Sutra Ohenrosan Pilgrimage Temple Tool BT237 Description This is a traditional Japanese wooden Buddhist Kongo stick (Kong zue), commonly carried by Ohenrosan pilgrims during Shikoku and other temple pilgrimages. The highlight of this piece is that the Heart Sutra (Hannya Shingyo) is inscribed along the stick, making it a sacred item symbolizing spiritual protection and devotion in Japanese Buddhism.