Vintage 1960s Japanese Torii Ceremonial Garden Bell Floor Gong With Mallet

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Vintage 1960s mid-century Japanese garden/floor ceremonial bell. Features a frame that resembles a torii gate, the traditional Japanese structure symbolizing … more Vintage 1960s mid-century Japanese garden/floor ceremonial bell. Features a frame that resembles a torii gate, the traditional Japanese structure symbolizing a transition into sacred spaces. The structure has a minimalistic, architectural form, with two vertical metal posts and a double wood crossbar at the top. An 18.5" cylindrical brass gong, similar in design to ones by sculptor Tom Torrens, hangs from a circular brass ring secured by a central bracket. Original wooden mallet included for striking the bell, producing a resonant tone that complements meditative or tranquil environments. less