Vintage Japanese Zodiac Animal Rat Small Ceramic Bell 2” Modern art Marking = 森 (Mori

Marking = 森 (Mori

It is made of a heavy bronze and has a thick cast design of a cart with a woven basket moved by two small children with a removable top filled with water for flowers

White and dark blue liner

A cluster of small spots is visible near the lower hem

Weight = 2lb 5oz

Vintage Japanese Zodiac Animal Rat Small Ceramic Bell 2” Modern art Marking = 森 (MoriClay 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