Japanese retailer Todaiji Temple Nio Guardian Mask Earthenware Dorei Bell

Japanese Todaiji Temple Nio Guardian Mask Earthenware Dorei Bell. Bells have certainly had a long history in Japan. Archaeologists have discovered bells made of clay, called dorei, which date back to the prehistoric Jomon Era (10,000 B.C.-300 B.C.). Dorei bells were meant to scare away evil. In Shinto, bells have long been used at shrines and in ritual dances to get the attention of gods and bring them down among the people to offer protection. Old item, scratch can be noticed

Niō (仁王) or Kongōrikishi retailer (金剛力士) are two wrathful and muscular guardians of the Buddha standing today at the entrance of many Buddhist temples in East Asian Buddhism in the form of frightening wrestler-like statues. They are dharmapala manifestations of the bodhisattva Vajrapāṇi, the oldest and most powerful of the Mahayana Buddhist pantheon. According to Japanese tradition, they travelled with Gautama Buddha to protect him and there are references to this in the Pāli Canon as well as the Ambaṭṭha Sutta.

Measurments: Stands 10 cm. x 8 cm. X 8.5 cm. NOTE: Small item but would be heavy because of good and safe packaging.

Weight: 100 grams

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Packet would be shipped via Philpost Registered mail and estimated to arrive 2 to 4 weeks sometimes more than 4 weeks if it would encounter custom delay. I offer shipping discount on combined shipping. Please convo me.


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