Description
Gender : Male / Female
Buddhist sect : Shingon
( Ball Size )
Omodama ( Main ball ) 11 mm / 0.43 inch
Oyadama ( Biggest ball ) 15 mm / 0.59 inch
Tendama ( Smallest ball ) 8 mm / 0.31 inch
( Ball Material )
Omodama : Ebony
Oyadama : Ebony
Tendama : Ebony
Condition : Brand new
Origin : Made in Japan / Kyoto
Tassel Color : White
Tassel Material : Silk
With Kiri box
(Note) :
This is the “Irataka Nenju,” which is used by the mountain ascetics Yamabushi who practices rigorous training in rugged sacred mountains around Japan. Using chic ebony. Subiki processing is the process of finishing the ball by polishing without coating for in order to take advantage of the goodness of the material.
You can feel the natural texture and feel of ebony by finishing with a Subiki process that can not be done unless the quality of the ball is good.
The mountain ascetics during pray or chant a sutra makes a sound by rub rosary together which is the shape of like an abacus ball.
It is said that making the sound of rubbing together has the meaning of breaking down devils and Kleshas (Buddhism). Recently, the general public have it as an amulet to prevent mountain climbing and disasters.
The tassel uses beautiful and supple Kyoto-made silk Kabontenfusa, which has the image of a water lilly. With the tag of the Kyoto Rosary Manufacturing Wholesale Cooperative, which only the traditional "Kyo-nenju" is allowed to attach. It is a gem made by the master craftsman of Kyo-nenju.
- Weight:
- 500.00 Grams
