Japanese ceramic bell

Saru bell type ceramic bell, japanese bells bringing luck. 10cmx8x8cm this is a pottery bell. It is also cute and unique and recommended as a christmas decoration or new year figurine. In japan, they are called earth bells and have been loved for a long time. It is an item painted on unglazed pottery that has been made since the edo period (1603-1868) as a local toy, charm against evil or auspiciousness. Local toys in japan are also traditional handicrafts of the region. Many of them use local products and are inspired by objects associated with religious beliefs or local animals. This pattern represents a dog, called inu. Dog toys are popular in japan for protecting nursing mothers and babies, and for toys suitable for young children. #wabisabi #japandi #japan #doreibell #doll #vintage.