Vintage Japanese Zodiac Animal Rat Small Ceramic Bell 2” Modern art A cluster of small spots

A cluster of small spots is visible near the lower hem

10" wide by 14" high

Marking = 森 (Mori

It has a very unique transparent perleslent glaze over highly modeled and sandy clay

Vintage Japanese Zodiac Animal Rat Small Ceramic Bell 2” Modern art A cluster of small spotsClay 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