Kyoto Uji / Obaku Zen's Head Temple [Manpuku-ji Temple] Iron Fish - Kaihan (Chop) / Paperweight [Manpuku-ji Temple] This is the head temple of the Obaku school, one of the Zen sects. It was founded in 1661 (Kanbun 1) by the Chinese Ming monk Ingen Ryuki. The symbol of Manpuku-ji Temple is a fish-shaped tool called a Kaihan (or Gyoban), which is a wooden fish holding a jewel in its mouth. It is hung in the corridor in front of the Saidō (dining hall) and used as a fish board to announce the time. (It is said to be the origin of the wooden fish.) ● Size / Approximately 11cm wide x 4.4cm high x 2.7cm thick ● Made of iron ● Weight / 430g * Please purchase only if you understand that this is a retro item.