Musical Vintage Chinese Carved Wood Fish Temple Drums – Red & Gold Buddhist Wooden Fish, Graduated Set of 5

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A graduated set of five vintage carved wooden fish temple blocks in a beautiful watermelon-red finish with gold-tone and black … Read more A graduated set of five vintage carved wooden fish temple blocks in a beautiful watermelon-red finish with gold-tone and black accents. Detailed carving and worn painted surfaces give this sculptural group distinctive vintage character.

Known as wooden fish or muyu, and also commonly called mokugyo, these hollow wooden percussion instruments make an attractive display on a bookshelf, console, or among a collection of musical instruments.

Three pieces retain labels reading “Made in Taiwan Republic of China.” Sold together as one set of five.

Origin: Taiwan
Period: 20th century; exact date unknown
Material: Carved and painted wood
Colors: Watermelon red, gold-tone, and black
Maker: Unknown

Approximate Dimensions (Width × Depth × Height):

Largest: 5” × 5” × 6½”
Second largest: 5–5½” × 4½” × 6”
Middle: 5” × 4” × 5½”
Second smallest: 4½” × 3¾” × 4¾”
Smallest: 3½” × 3” × 4” See less