Japanese vintage buddhist mokugyo drum on red and blue brocade deals cushion with striker, japanese meditation drum

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japanese vintage buddhist mokugyo drum on red and blue brocade cushion with striker, japanese meditation drum

(listing for mokugyo, cushion, and striker)

This listing is for a vintage mokugyo or wooden fish drum set used for Buddhist prayer and meditation. It is a small size drum for personal use. Mokugyo come in many sizes, the largest mokugyo being found at Hasedera Temple in Kamakura and measuring 1 meter high (3.5 feet)!

The mokugyo deals is made of a dark brown stained wood. The hollow drum is hand carved with two symbolized dragon fish, their mouths meeting at the handle and joined by a spiritual pearl. Fish scales have been carved on the upper and lower sides of the gong.

The drum rests on a new, purple and bright red brocade cushion with a floral design in metallic gold thread. The solid and firm cushion supports the mokugyo well.

The striker is made of birch wood and has a flexible handle allowing a pleasing resonance when beating the wooden drum.

The mokugyo set is in good vintage condition with some signs of usage. It makes a nice accessory for use in meditation, yoga and relaxation routines.

- mokugyo measures around 14 cm (5.5”) deep x 13 cm (5.1”) across x 12 cm (4.7”) tall.
- striker measures 36 cm (14.1").
- zabuton measures 19 cm (7.4”) in diameter x 5 cm (2”) high.
- weighs 550 gm.

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MOKUGYO
The mokugyo is a wooden percussion instrument used in Buddhism. Traditionally the instrument is in the shape of two fish joined. Being rounded and hollow, it's shape is similar to a jingle bell. When struck with a mallet the mokugyo emits a hypnotic type sound and the sound can vary depending on the type of wood and how hollow the fish is. Small mokugyo are placed on a cushion to ensure a pleasant sound.

Usually the mokugyo has fish scales on top and on the handle, where the fish heads join. There is usually a pearl between the fish heads. The pearl symbolizes unity. Sometimes a mokugyo is called the "Wakeful Drum" as it keeps those meditating awake and alert. The fish symbolise a wakeful mind as it was thought that fish never sleep as they never close their eyes.

A mokugyo is used in temples for reciting sutras or mantras, when reciting Nembutsu, or for breathing and mindfulness sessions. It is also used during rituals for death or rebirth, during processions, to keep alertness when people chant, to keep time for chanting and for prayers for rain or auspicious
blessings.