Japanese Wooden Buddhist Kongo Stick Heart Sutra Ohenrosan Pilgrimage Temple Copper reflecting its long history of

reflecting its long history of use and appreciation

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Inscription: “中将湯” (Chujo-yu)

Material: Earthenware (Sueki pottery)

What makes this piece especially rare and unique is the boldly painted single hiragana character “あ” on its front

Japanese Wooden Buddhist Kongo Stick Heart Sutra Ohenrosan Pilgrimage Temple Copper reflecting its long history ofJapanese Wooden Buddhist Kongo Stick with Heart Sutra Ohenrosan Pilgrimage Temple Tool BT237 Description This is a traditional Japanese wooden Buddhist Kongo stick (Kong zue), commonly carried by Ohenrosan pilgrims during Shikoku and other temple pilgrimages. The highlight of this piece is that the Heart Sutra (Hannya Shingyo) is inscribed along the stick, making it a sacred item symbolizing spiritual protection and devotion in Japanese Buddhism.