Suzu (鈴) are round, hollow Japanese Shinto bells that contains pellets that sound when agitated. They are somewhat like a jingle bell in form, though the materials produce a coarse, rolling sound. Suzu come in many sizes, ranging from tiny ones on good luck charms (called omamori (お守り)) to large ones at shrine entrances.

Kagura suzu (神楽鈴) are a set of twelve-to-fifteen bells on a short-staff used in kagura dance. [1][2] The set consists of three tiers of bells suspended by coiled brass wires from a central handle: two bells on the top tier, four bells on the middle tier, and six bells for the bottom tier.

The Museum's rare seventeenth-century suzu contains twelve barrel-shaped crotal bells whose slits terminate at its ends with a heart-shaped cutout. A five-lobed metal hand guard with flower motifs and openwork hearts bears a hidden inscription on its underside.

Jul 12, 2018 · Anatomy of Kagura Suzu The basic shape and size of Kagura suzu is explained by the branch of sakaki or juniper, but how about the colors, and other aspects? 15 Bells: 3 at the top, 5 in the...

An extraordinary opportunity to acquire, collect, use and display the largest scale 18” temple bell of this kind we have ever seen in private hands- including its original wood and hemp rope pull- a Japanese authentic hand cast copper Shinto Suzu bell.

Feb 15, 2013 · SUZU MINI BRASS BELL, FOR HANDLEBARS: Retro, vintage premium bicycle bell with curved lever striker. Fits 22.2-23.8mm OD bars. The BRASS model has a 45mm wide polished dome of natural brass.

This is a superb old copper signed casting of a wonderful temple bell and comes complete with it’s elusive original pull rope. Authentically used, this Suzu bell was sourced from an old Central Japan collection. It dates to the early Showa period and displays an impressive fine old patina.

Jan 9, 2025 · Get ready for a jingle-filled adventure with Suzu – Japan’s little bells that make BIG noise! In this video, we’ll explore the fascinating world of suzu bells, a unique and iconic symbol in...

Suzu may refer to: Suzu (bell), small Japanese bells used in Shinto; Suzu, Ishikawa, city in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan; Sabzuyeh, Neyriz, also known as Sūzū, a village in Neyriz County, Fars Province, Iran

Oct 2, 2024 · Shinto, the indigenous spirituality of Japan, is deeply intertwined with the nation’s culture and traditions. It emphasizes the worship of kami, the spirits associated with natural forces and human ancestors. Central to many Shinto practices …