This is a vintage Japanese clay bell (Dorei) set featuring a fox and kemari (traditional Japanese court ball game).
The fox (Kitsune) is closely associated with Inari shrines, especially Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto.
This piece appears to be a commemorative shrine folk item.
Size:
Fox: approx. 7.5 cm (3 inches) in length
Kemari ball: approx. 7 cm (2.8 inches) in height
Condition:
Small chip on the kemari ball (see photo 6)
Minor surface dirt / small age-related marks on the fox
Overall vintage condition consistent with age.
Please note this is an old item and may show minor wear, stains, or imperfections.
All items are lightly cleaned only and sold as-is.
Please examine all photos carefully.
A lovely piece for collectors of:
Fushimi Inari shrine memorabilia
Fox (Kitsune) collectibles
Japanese clay bells (Dorei)
Shinto folk art