Antique Japanese Gyoban Fish

This antique Japanese Gyoban Fish, signed by the artist, is a 19th-century wooden drum traditionally hung at the entrances of Buddhist monasteries to signal daily routines such as meals and lectures. Carved from a single piece of wood, it bears visible drumming marks along its surface, reflecting its long history of use. It includes a chain for easy hanging, made from bent nails. One of a kind.