Butsu Gu
Buddhist Altar Instruments
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This Instrument is called the Kinsu. This is used in the Buddhist Altar. I bought this from an old person who worked for a sound effects movie company in Hollywood. He had already retired and he needed money due to illness. |
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Bun Kyu 2 (1864) This is signifigant because it has the age on it. It is not common to see that. |
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Hostess: Ms. Kimi Fujita |
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Dora: It is hand casted and struck to make bumps (to make a better sound) I don't have any background because it has no name or age to tell me where it's from. A similar Instrument is called a Shogo |
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Butsugu Gokorei (or Ring) This Gokorei belonged to my Grandmother. I remember my grandmother and her friend coming together to pray and sing together with the ring for buddha |
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This is a reference book called NiHon No BijiTsu (Japanese Art "Butsugu" 1967) This is a very good book on Butsugu |
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