Kei (ritual gong)

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A kei from the Zenrin-ji in Kyoto

A kei is a gong used in Buddhist practice in Japan. [1] Kei were adapted from the ancient Chinese instrument known in English as a "sounding stone"; they share the same Chinese character. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Bronze temple gong". Independent Administrative Institution National Museum . Retrieved 18 February 2023.