Japanese Kanozan Jinyaji 17th century bronze temple gong. The 17th century temple gong comes from Kanozan Jinyaji, located in Narita-city, Chiba -Prefecture, Japan. The gong came from what is said to be the oldest temple in the Kanto area and famous for being on the National Treasures list in Japan. Dated December 21, 1662. The ceremonial gong is mounted on a custom wooden stand, was made for the Chief Priest Enryu upon his request. Made by metal worker Tanka Yamato no kami. The the gong is decorated with a high relief floral medallion on both sides. One side is also decorated with applied Japanese characters, which identify the name of the temple (Jin Ya Ji), the name of the Chief Priest (En Ryu), and the nickname of the mountain where the temple is located (Ka No Zan). The opposite side is inscribed with additional characters down the center. The gong is in good condition and includes a wooden mallet. Measures 25.8 inches high x 22.8 inches wide, overall with frame measures 37 inches high x 40.8 inches wide x 17 inches deep. Weighs 53 pounds. The gong was purchased in the 1950's by a U.S. military officer, Colonel David Hester, stationed in Japan who brought it to the Clearwater, Florida area after his tour of duty in Japan ended.