{"product_id":"japanese-vintage-conch-shell-trumpet-horagai-yamabushi-shugendo-trumpet-sg87","title":"Japanese Vintage conch shell trumpet Horagai Yamabushi Shugendo Trumpet SG87","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"54\" data-start=\"26\"\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Vintage Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet Yamabushi Buddhist Ritual Shugendo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eA. Introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eAwaken the spirit of the ancient Japanese mountains with this magnificent \u003cb\u003eHoragai\u003c\/b\u003e (conch shell trumpet). Once the tool of the \u003cb\u003eYamabushi\u003c\/b\u003e (mountain ascetic monks) and Samurai warriors, this large shell is not merely an instrument; it is a sacred vessel believed to dispel evil spirits and echo the voice of the Buddha across the valleys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eB. Features \u0026amp; Cultural Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Sound of Shugendo:\u003c\/b\u003e In the esoteric practice of \u003ci\u003eShugendo\u003c\/i\u003e (Japanese mountain asceticism), the Horagai is blown to purify the environment and signal the practitioner's presence to the mountain spirits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSamurai Signal:\u003c\/b\u003e Historically, these trumpets were also used as \"Jinkai\" (war shells) by Samurai commanders to signal troops on the battlefield, making this an item of immense historical romance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatural Art:\u003c\/b\u003e The shell features a mesmerizing natural pattern of browns and creams. It is fitted with a traditional black mouthpiece, allowing it to be played as a lip-reed instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Size:\u003c\/b\u003e At 40cm in length, this is a substantial and impressive specimen, commanding attention whether displayed or played.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eC. Usage \u0026amp; Decor Ideas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpiritual Practice:\u003c\/b\u003e Essential for practitioners of Buddhism or Shugendo, or for those interested in sound healing and meditation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterior Centerpiece:\u003c\/b\u003e Its organic shape and historical aura make it a stunning conversation piece for a tokonoma (alcove), study, or collector's shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunctional Instrument:\u003c\/b\u003e With proper technique, it produces a deep, resonant roar that is unlike any other instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eD. Size \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 40 cm \/ 15.7 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 cm \/ 7.9 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1850 g \/ 4.08 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eE. Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage Used Condition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShell Body:\u003c\/b\u003e The shell shows signs of age, including surface scuffs and natural discoloration, which adds to its antique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdges:\u003c\/b\u003e There are natural roughness and minor chipping along the outer lip of the shell. This is common in vintage Horagai and often results from its life in the ocean or historical use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMouthpiece:\u003c\/b\u003e The mouthpiece is securely attached and appears to be in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverall:\u003c\/b\u003e It remains a solid, impressive piece with no structural cracks that would impede its display value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eF. Conclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eA powerful symbol of Japanese spirituality and martial history.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease check the photos for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 43, 54); font-family: georgia, serif; text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_dkr=1\u0026amp;iconV2Request=true\u0026amp;_blrs=recall_filtering\u0026amp;_ssn=koedo-sun-art\u0026amp;store_name=koedosunart\u0026amp;LH_All=1\u0026amp;_oac=1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47004523593981,"sku":"m1208792758 11,165 SG87","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/1172656175_o.jpg?v=1765854791","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/products\/japanese-vintage-conch-shell-trumpet-horagai-yamabushi-shugendo-trumpet-sg87","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}