Planet Brass 'Orin' Bell Object
"Orin" is a traditional Buddhist instrument that is sounded when reading sutras, also referred to as "singing bowl". Commonly, it has been believed from ancient times in Japan that the gentle sound of "Orin" purifies places by exorcising evil spirits and bad vibes. Therefore "Orin" became an essential household instrument.
Kyujo in Takaoka City, a long-established manufacturer for religious objects has created a contemporary range of orin bells to better complement today's lifestyle.
In their products have been combines both – Buddhist culture of Japan and tremendous efforts of generations of craftsmen who developed the traditional techniques of metal works.
The Planet Orin’s is a beautiful sculptural object of a planet shaped Orin and a stick with a ball that creates a celestial ambiance in a space, desk, or shelf. The Planet Rin sound is remarkable, something warm and gentle. The sounds make you feel calm in your minds and invoke thoughts of a wider and distant universe. Embracing a feeling which cannot be described in words, sinking deep and echoing far into infinity… Their sound can last for a minute, even more, when you tinkle it lightly in a relaxed swing.
Body size: Width 120 × height 150 × depth 60 mm
Bell stick size: φ 25 × 59 mm height
Copper alloy (copper plating)
Frame & Base: Brass (gold plating )
Bell stick: Brass, acrylic resin