Japanese Zodiac Animal Ox Small Ceramic Bell 2.5” Bowls Sits squarely

Sits squarely

It was high fired for lasting durability

This is an Antique Meiji Era Japanese Ceramic Aki-Imari Plate featuring Blue red

the first patriarch of Zen who came from India to China around the 1st Century CE

Wood pin construction can be seen in the photos

Japanese Zodiac Animal Ox Small Ceramic Bell 2.5” Bowls Sits squarelyClay 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