Japanese Zodiac Animal Rabbit Small Ceramic Bell 2” Jar late 19th–early 20th century

late 19th–early 20th century

butterflies

Overall length: 11

Made of copper

shoulder parts and thigh covers

Japanese Zodiac Animal Rabbit Small Ceramic Bell 2” Jar late 19th–early 20th centuryClay 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