Wooden Fish Drum - Mõ Tụng Kinh Phật - 木鱼 - Size 5 inch (~12cm)

- The Wooden Fish Drum has been an integral part of traditional Buddhist practices for centuries. Monks commonly use it to maintain rhythm while chanting sutras. - Material : Xà cừ wood (scientifically often from the Khaya genus – mahogany family, also known as African mahogany in some regions) is widely grown in Vietnam and valued both as timber and shade trees. Gỗ xà cừ (tên khoa học thường thuộc chi Khaya – họ nhà xoan, còn gọi là African mahogany ở một số nước) là loại gỗ trồng phổ biến tại Việt Nam, có giá trị sử dụng cao cả về gỗ lẫn công dụng bóng mát. Characteristics: Color: ranges from golden brown to dark reddish-brown, with clear grain and straight, fine texture. Properties: moderately hard, durable, and resistant to warping when properly treated. It offers decent strength and moderate termite resistance. Workability: easy to saw, plane, carve, and polish, making it highly favored for production. Applications: Furniture: used for tables, chairs, beds, cabinets, doors, and flooring. Construction: structural wood, planks, staircases. Handicrafts: sculptures, decorative objects, carvings. Other uses: small boats, musical instruments. Additionally, xà cừ trees are often planted along streets, in parks, and in schools for shade, thanks to their straight trunks and wide, durable canopies. --------------------- Any question inbox my messages ——————————— - Pick up public at my work __________________ - From : 4:30-9pm (Everyday) - Address : 14171 Red Hill Ave Tustin, CA 92780