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Wabisabi Antiques

Japanese Vintage Bear Bell - Small Wooden Shinto Shrine Ornament Yakushima

Japanese Vintage Bear Bell - Small Wooden Shinto Shrine Ornament Yakushima

$68.00 USD
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The Japanese Vintage Bear Bell - Small Wooden Shinto Shrine Ornament Yakushima is a unique antique crafted to serve as a traditional talisman and decorative piece. Originally used by hikers in Yakushima to ward off bears, this wooden bell combines authentic Japanese craftsmanship with functional design, producing a clear, resonant tone from its inner metal bell. Measuring approximately 2.6 inches high by 2.2 inches wide (6.7 cm × 5.6 cm) and weighing just 1.4 oz (41 g), it is lightweight and portable, making it an ideal collectible or shrine ornament that connects you to Japan’s rich cultural heritage.


This vintage bear bell offers several key features that enhance its appeal:

- Natural wood exterior crafted with traditional techniques → ensures durability and authentic vintage character
- Inner metal bell produces a delicate, clear sound → effectively wards off wildlife or adds charming ambiance
- Compact size and light weight → easy to carry or display in various settings
- Genuine antique condition with minor scratches and signs of aging → adds historical value and uniqueness

As an authentic piece once carried by hikers on Yakushima Island, this bear bell carries not only aesthetic beauty but also cultural significance. Its condition reflects genuine wear from decades of use, including minor chips and rubbings that tell the story of its past. This item has been carefully preserved to retain its original charm and function.


Additional benefits include:

- Tested for sound clarity to ensure the bell’s tone remains crisp despite age
- Comes with secure packaging and tracked shipping options via DHL, FedEx, EMS, or Japan Post for safe delivery worldwide


🌐 ーーー SHOP POLICIES ーーー

🌐 International Buyers: Standard DDU terms. Custom duties/taxes are the buyer's responsibility upon delivery.

✈️ SHIPPING

• Free Shipping: To US, Europe, and most areas.

• Surcharges: May apply to Australia, NZ, or remote areas for heavy/large items only; small/light items always ship free worldwide.

• Courier: Securely shipped via DHL, FedEx, EMS, or Japan Post with tracking; carrier selected by shop.

📦 COMBINED SHIPPING

• We combine shipping for multiple purchases whenever safe; any realized shipping savings will be promptly refunded.

🛡️ RETURNS & CONDITION

• Returns accepted within 7 days; buyer pays round-trip shipping and processing fees for buyer's remorse.

• Condition: Authentic antiques/vintage with natural signs of age—please examine all photos carefully before purchasing.

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Shipping

Though we ship items free to most addresses in USA and Europe, we may ask to pay additional fee for shipping to remote addresses where DHL/FedEx apply. Any orders can be cancelled in this case.

Combined shipping is available for purchase two and more items.Please contact in detail before ordering to avoid several payment transactions.

Due to increase of shipping fee to Australia and New Zealand, free shipping is not applied for orders to be shipped there from 1st, September 2024. We will inform customers of additional fee after receiving orders. Items will not be shipped until customers reply and in case there is no agreement with the tariff, orders will be cancelled.

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