Vintage Japanese Zodiac Animal Rat Small Ceramic Bell 2” Garden Kodansu chest was a special

Kodansu chest was a special piece used to store one's most valued kimono as well as money

This Inboko chest measures 6 5/8" long by 4 1/8'' wide by 4 1/2" tall (17 x 10

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Blue Ground Floral Butterfly Brass Paneled Form

red and green with design of flowers and butterflies

It weighs 1lbs 6oz

Vintage Japanese Zodiac Animal Rat Small Ceramic Bell 2” Garden Kodansu chest was a specialClay 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