Bronze Mitsudomoe Pendant

Bronze mitsudomoe with optional waxed cotton cord. The "Mitsudomoe" is a Japanese symbol that represents a threefold or triple tomoe, which is a common motif in Japanese culture. It consists of three comma-like shapes arranged in a circular pattern, often forming a swirling design. Each comma shape is called a "tomoe," and they can be seen as stylized, swirling commas or commas with spiraling tails. The tomoe symbol is prevalent in various aspects of Japanese culture, including Shintoism, where it is often associated with kami (spirits or deities) and used in religious rituals. The specific meaning or interpretation of the mitsudomoe can vary depending on its context and usage. In Shintoism, it can symbolize harmony, balance, and the cycle of life, as well as representing the interplay of opposing forces or elements. It is also associated with protection and warding off evil spirits. The mitsudomoe can also be found in other cultural contexts, such as martial arts, where it may symbolize different principles like the unity of body, mind, and spirit or the continuous growth and development of a practitioner.