Reversible Mokugyo (Wooden Fish) Fish-shaped wooden temple drum wooden gong with stick & cushion Japanese Buddhist altar fittings Shokin Artist's detail: (b1938)

Artist's detail: (b1938)

He first studied under Yanai Baishu and later under Araki Kanpo

famous woodblock printmaker in Showa

While working for a living

Special notes: DAMAGE a little on the front

Reversible Mokugyo (Wooden Fish) Fish-shaped wooden temple drum wooden gong with stick & cushion Japanese Buddhist altar fittings Shokin Artist's detail: (b1938)Description 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