Japanese Zodiac Animal Rabbit Small Ceramic Bell 2” Suzuribako It has a heavy chopping

It has a heavy chopping blade that

A rare piece showing a very high degree of technical difficulty and artistic genius

Each part is 19 1/2" tall

A small jewel at the urna (third eye) has been later set with a rhinestone accent

A second large panel presents a sweeping wisteria (藤

Japanese Zodiac Animal Rabbit Small Ceramic Bell 2” Suzuribako It has a heavy choppingClay 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