Katsuma is one of the Esoteric Buddhist implements, in the shape of two crossed three-pronged pestles. It is laid on a bronze tray which is placed on each corner of the ritual platform during a ceremony. It is a rare example which shows the eight petals of a chrysanthemum decorating the central medallion, and which is well-balanced and shows a gentle appearance.
Object label
Katsuma (Cross of pestles with three-prongs)
Bronze, gilted
D 11.9
Kamakura period 13th century
- D000846
- D000846
- 1990/02/14
- D000844
- A023715
- 1990/02/14
- A023713
- 1989/08/03
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| Accession Number | 671-0 |
|---|---|
| Category | Decorative Arts |
| Bibliography | Illustrated Catalogue of the Collection of Nara National Museum: Buddhist Implements. Nara National Museum, 1992, 121p. (Japanese) Applied art of Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Nara National Museum, 1992, 286p. (Japanese) |