Japanese Shakujo Khakkhara Buddhist Monk's Staff Esoteric Ritual Implement BT252 Bowl 7 inches Width: 18

7 inches Width: 18

Width: 61 cm / 24

Overall: Excellent antique condition for its age

exhibiting minor natural age-related irregularities

This is a museum-quality piece ready for display

Japanese Shakujo Khakkhara Buddhist Monk's Staff Esoteric Ritual Implement BT252 Bowl 7 inches Width: 18This is an antique Japanese shakujo (monk's staff), traditionally used as an Esoteric Buddhist ritual implement. It consists of a cast bronze finial mounted on a wooden handle. The finial features a central shaft with a pointed top and six loose rings that produce a rattling sound when shaken. It is securely attached to a dark, hexagonal wooden handle. The bronze surface has developed a dark, natural patina with areas of green oxidation over time.