| Designation | Prefecturally-Designated |
|---|---|
| Classification | Arts and Crafts |
| Designated Date | April 4, 1978 |
| Amount | 1 |
| Address | Aza-Motsu, Hiraizumi |
| Holder | Kanshin-in |
| Retainer | |
| Administrator | |
| HomePage | Hiraizumi's Cultural Heritage |
Summary
Total Length 14.1cm
Length of grip 5.0cm
Length of prong 4.9cm
Gilt bronze, with a short club with five prongs at each end.
The central grip is encircled by large demons' eyes, and above and below these a lotus flower pattern. At each end is a central straight prong, surrounded by four curved overhanging prongs.
It is an exotic and vigorous work.
A round piece of gold fitted in the center of the demons’ eye.
It supposed to be made late Heian period, the time of So-Dynasty in China.
The shape is quite different from ordinary ones, therefore it presumed to be made in China.
The legend said that Jikaku-Daishi(a high priest) once owned it.
(It represent the indestructibility of Buddhist law, and the power of the Buddha to conquer evil.)