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What is a Japanese temple used for?

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What is a Japanese temple used for?
A Japanese temple is used for prayer and worship. Most temples in Japan are Buddhist. Sites used for Shinto religious practices are known as jinja or shrines. You can find a range of Japanese art, furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese Large Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Complete And Resonating Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a sweet large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, complete set four pieces with bronze
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Large 1842 Bronze Temple Meditation Bowl Rin Serene Resonating Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare dated large bronze hand hammered temple bell rin, Edo period , incised and dated
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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique iron hanging bell from Japan or East Asia/Early 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese temple bells which are commonly made of bronze, this one is made of cast iron. The substantial
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique "Double Bird" Hand Cast Bronze Shinto Temple Bell
Located in South Burlington, VT
opportunity to collect and acquire a rare Japanese hand cast bronze Shinto Suzu bell featuring a "Double Bird
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Giant Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Special Early Inscriptions, 27"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese bronze temple bells were requisitioned and smelted by the government before and during WWII which
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell With Pleasing Sound, Signed, 25"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Large 25" Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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