{"product_id":"cb163-dorei-clay-bell-koyasan-hyakumachiji-高野山","title":"CB163 -  Dorei Clay Bell Kōyasan Hyakumachiji 高野山","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThis is a traditional Japanese \u003cem data-end=\"38\" data-start=\"31\"\u003edorei\u003c\/em\u003e (clay bell) in the shape of a \u003cstrong data-end=\"84\" data-start=\"69\"\u003estone stupa\u003c\/strong\u003e (gorintō), originating from \u003cstrong data-end=\"130\" data-start=\"113\"\u003eKōyasan (高野山)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Japan’s most sacred Buddhist sites located in Wakayama Prefecture. The bell is called the \u003cstrong data-end=\"272\" data-start=\"229\"\u003eKōyasan Hyakumachiji Dorei (高野山 百八町石 鈴)\u003c\/strong\u003e, referring to the stone markers that line the historic pilgrimage route leading to the mountaintop temple complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"807\" data-start=\"389\"\u003eThe figure represents one of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"422\"\u003eHyakumachiji (百八町石)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 180 traditional stone markers placed approximately every 109 meters along the old trail. Pilgrims counted these markers as they walked, using them as a spiritual journey of discipline and reflection. This bell commemorates that path, with each section of the gourd-like form etched with \"ひゃくまちじ\" (Hyakumachiji), and “百八町” (Hyakuhachichō) written at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1155\" data-start=\"809\"\u003eCrafted from unglazed terracotta clay, its simple yet rustic appearance reflects the natural aesthetic and spiritual solemnity associated with the pilgrimage. The piece is strung with a purple cord and comes with its original box and explanatory leaflet from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003eKishū Kyōdo Gangu Kenkyūkai (紀州郷土玩具研究会)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a local folk toy research association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003eA meaningful piece for collectors of Japanese folk toys or those with an interest in Shugendō, pilgrimage culture, or Kōyasan heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003eSize: 3.5 x 3.5 x 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56255171821899,"sku":"CB163","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_a2faf498-c1f0-4e47-87b0-91e204d93763.jpg?v=1767875520","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/cb163-dorei-clay-bell-koyasan-hyakumachiji-%e9%ab%98%e9%87%8e%e5%b1%b1","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}