Monday, April 10, 2017

Hidden Gem: Japanese Temple Bell

Read more on: Sotheby's Jamaica Plain

Located near a path in the Back Bay Fens is a 17th century Japanese Buddhist temple bell. Cast in 1675 the 450-pound bell rang for centuries in religious ceremonies at the Manpuku-ji temple in Sendai, Japan. The bell was original dedicated to Bishamon, a Buddhist god of children and good luck. During WWII the Japanese government […]

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