Japanese Antique Iron Gong (Dora) Signed Ritual Mallet Yamagata Nanyo Kisshoten Statue/Figure There are traces of adhesive

There are traces of adhesive reinforcement on the back

Artist Biography – Tsuda Nagatoshi (1915–2000): Tsuda Nagatoshi was born in 1915 and became a prominent Japanese metalwork artist

a distinctive feature often associated with kikukamon (chrysanthemum crests) or patterns inspired by chrysanthemum flowers

They are not just ornaments

In one of the plays

Japanese Antique Iron Gong (Dora) Signed Ritual Mallet Yamagata Nanyo Kisshoten Statue/Figure There are traces of adhesiveNotice (For U. S. Buyers) Shipping costs for orders to the United States include customs duties and clearance fees. As a result, the shipping fee may appear higher, but no additional charges will be required upon delivery. For orders outside the United States, these fees are not included and may be charged separately depending on each countrys regulations. Japanese Antique Iron Gong (Dora) with Signed Ritual Mallet from Yamagata "Nanyo Kisshoten"