Vintage Japanese Zodiac Animal Rat Small Ceramic Bell 2” Garden red and green with design

red and green with design of flowers and butterflies

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Blue Ground Floral Butterfly Brass Paneled Form

This haribako has keyaki wood (Japanese elm) exteriors and kiri wood (paulownia) wood drawer interiors

panel-sided cloisonné vase in the classic Chinese jingtailan tradition

Vintage Japanese Zodiac Animal Rat Small Ceramic Bell 2” Garden red and green with designClay bells (dorei) have been a part of Japanese culture for a long time bells have been found that date back to the prehistoric Jomon period in Japan (10,000 B. C. 3,000 B. C.). They were thought to be effective against evil spirits. In modern times, the small bells have become popular souvenir items and can be found for sale at temples, shrines and gift and souvenir shops. They are often given or purchased at New Years, especially bells depicting the