Japanese small pottery bell conch shell ornament, Christmas Ornaments Japanese vintage small bell H××in

Japanese small pottery bell conch shell ornament, Christmas Ornaments Japanese vintage small bell H××in

This is a pottery bell. It is also cute and unique and recommended as a Christmas ornament or New Year figurine.
In Japan, they are called earthen bells and have been loved for a long time.
It is an item painted on unglazed pottery that has been made since the Edo period (1603-1868) as a local toy, a charm against evil, or a good omen. Local toys in Japan are also traditional crafts of the region. Many of them use local products and are modeled after objects associated with religious beliefs or local animals.

The motif is a conch. This is a musical instrument played at shrines and temples during memorial services. The real instrument is made from a large shell.

□ Size: H3.3 in × W1.7 in × D1.8 in （about H8.5cm×W4.2cm×D4.5cm ）
□ Weight : 3.3oz (93g)
□ Material : clay

condition...
It is in good condition, but there are small scratches and dirt due to aging.

I list antiques that sometimes have chips, rubbings and cracks
as they are very old antiques so please check the images and understand the current
condition before buying.