Solid Bronze Okinawan Karate Kenpo Wheel of Fire Tomoe Ring

Solid Bronze Symbol of the Warrior Schools of Okinawa (Ryus) from 1600-1900. Also known as the Tomoe or "Wheel of Fire Symbol" This Ring is one-of-kind and cast in solid bronze in 1950's Japan weighing a heavy 8 grams. This symbol has basic origins in Shinto dating back 800 years. It is today the symbol or Okinawan Arts such as Daito Ryu, Uechi Ryu, Shinto Ryu and Shorin Ryu.and Kempo Okinawan symbol during occupation of Okinawa by Japan. A very rate and exotic symbol We ship worldwide weekly and can size from 8-13 The Meaning of the Symbol Okinawa's icon known as the Hidari Gomon, is used to symbolize Okinawan karate. It appears in many Okinawan Arts But what does it mean? Tomoe (Mitsu tomoe, Futatsu tomoe, Tomoe-mon, Fire-wheel) This symbol is ubiquitous on Buddhist and Shinto temples all over Japan. Its name is tomoe, meaning turning or circular, referring to the motion of the earth. The tomoe is related to the yin yang symbol, and has a similar meaning, representing the play of forces in the cosmos. Visually, the tomoe is made up of interlocked resembling tadpoles. The most common tomoe emblem has three flames (triple, or 'mitsu' tomoe), but one, two, or four are not uncommon. A mitsu- tomoe reflects the threefold division of Shinto cosmology, and is said to represent the earth, the heavens, and humankind. It is often associated with the Shinto war deity Hachiman.