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Mantokuji


The copper Kujyaku Monkei


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S40. November 12th. City Cultural Property Kanaya, Obama city Mantokuji Shingon sect Koyasan


 Manokuji's Kujyaku Monkei is quite similar to Kujyakumonkinenkei(in Ouei 20(1413)) kept in Seisouji in Tanto province, such as its form and decorations.

 It is made with copper and mixed gold and tin.
Width of top 16.7p
Width of bottom 18.0p
Length of uebuchi 18.6p
Length of shitabuchi 20.0p
Height(centre) 8.5p
Height of side 8.7p

 To compare with Kei in Seisouji, the shape of the tail of peacock is different, both side have jutted out, the shape of bottom line is rather round.

 Kei is an one of the Chinese musical instrument made with stone which existed long time ago and later became metal.

 The model of Torii is made from a tree and it hangs from the middle by it.

 Kei which used in temple also hangs from a frame and it is made to sound Onritsu ("D"sound).

 It strikes using a mallet made from an angle, or wooden, and the sound which became clear very much is Taken out.