Reversible Mokugyo (Wooden Fish) Fish-shaped wooden temple drum wooden gong with stick & cushion Japanese Buddhist altar fittings Shokin While working for a living

While working for a living

famous woodblock printmaker in Showa

貫名海屋 Nukina Kaioku (1778-1863) Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Old Pine Tree A946

Artist's detail: (b1938)

along with 松尾芭蕉 Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) and 小林一茶 Kobayashi Issa (1763-1828)

Reversible Mokugyo (Wooden Fish) Fish-shaped wooden temple drum wooden gong with stick & cushion Japanese Buddhist altar fittings Shokin While working for a livingDescription Reversible Mokugyo (Wooden Fish) Fish shaped wooden temple drum wooden gong with stick & cushion Japanese Buddhist altar fittings Mokugyo: A wooden fish, also known as a wooden bell is used by monks and laypeople in the tradition of Buddhism. They are used in Buddhist ceremonies. Wooden fish is often used in rituals usually involving the recitation of sutras, mantras, or other Buddhist texts. Wooden fish often rest on a small embroidered