Japanese Zodiac Animal Ox Small Ceramic Bell 2.5” Bowls Please see photos for details

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This is a vintage Japanese ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in Japanese chado (tea ceremony)

Please note any other items shows as examples in the photos are not included in this listing

It was high fired for lasting durability

Japanese Zodiac Animal Ox Small Ceramic Bell 2.5” Bowls Please see photos for detailsClay 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