Vintage Kutani Ware Round Ceramic Clay Bell with Plum & Chrysanthemum
Description:This is a vintage Japanese Shinto amulet clay bell (Dorei) from the historic Atsuta Jingu Shrine in Nagoya.
Known as a "Makiwara Bell," it is modeled after the sacred festival boats decorated for the annual Atsuta Festival.
"Makiwara" refers to a traditional festival display where hundreds of paper lanterns are tiered in a massive dome shape over a base woven from straw. This bell beautifully replicates those festival boats, which feature 365 glowing lanterns.
The top portion is elegantly finished in gold, representing the lanterns. Believed to be from the 1980s, this charm serves as a traditional lucky souvenir for warding off evil and makes a highly unique addition to any Japanese folk art collection.
- Condition: The item is in good vintage condition.
- Size (approx.) : W5 cm x D4 cm x H7.5 cm (W2.0 in x D1.6 in x H3.0 in)
// shipping //
- All items will be shipped out within 5 business days after receiving the payment.
- We ship out your package only to the address that listed on your ebay. Please double-check your address.
- Ship from Japan via eBay SpeedPAK (Standard or Economy) and deliver with a tracking number.
- It may take more than 3 business days to arrive in some cases, such as when customs clearance is protracted.
- For economy delivery, delivery time may be longer depending on the destination.
// For Buyers Outside the U.S. : Customs Duties and Taxes //
- Import duties, taxes, and other fees are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
- These charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
- Before bidding/purchasing, please check with your country's customs office to determine the exact amount of these additional charges.
- These fees are typically collected by the delivery carrier (shipping company) or paid upon receiving the item.
// For U.S. Buyers : Customs Duties and Taxes //
- This item includes applicable import fees - you won't pay anything extra after checkout.
Thank you for checking out our listing.
Please take a look at our other items for sale.