Rosewood Mokugyo The Wooden Fish (Muyu) 4″

Description

A 4″ hand carved mokugyo from one piece of rosewood. Mokugyo, wooden fish, also known as muyu. Made out with one piece of woodblock. Please check the pictures to seeing the current condition.  Mokugyo is a type of wood instrument that originated from East Asia that is used by the monks in Buddhism. They are used by Buddhist ceremonies in China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam and other Asian countries. Mokugyo often used in rituals usually involving the recitation of sutras, mantras, or other Buddhist texts. In Chan Buddhism, the wooden fish serve to maintain rhythm during chanting. In Pure Land Buddhism, they are used when chanting the name of Amitabha Buddha.

Wooden fish are often (in Chinese temples) placed on the left of the altar, alongside a bell bowl, its metal percussion counterpart. Wooden fish often rest on a small embroidered cushion to prevent unpleasant knocking sounds caused from the fish lying on the surface of a hard table or ground, as well as to avoid damage to the instrument.

Only one piece available. Originally from Taiwan.

Dimensions: 4″ x 4.5″ x 3.5″  ( The stricker is 10.5″ long )