Japanese vintage metal bell Teapot fused with a racoon dog doll ornament Paper weight, Japanese ornament small bell H2.4×3.2in/H6×8.2cm

Japanese vintage metal bell Teapot fused with a racoon dog doll ornament Paper weight, Japanese ornament small bell H2.4×3.2in/H6×8.2cm.

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.

This motif is from a Japanese folktale called “Bunbuku Chagama (Tea kettle)” The story is about a tanuki that turns into a teapot and shows off its skills, like tightrope walking, to repay people for their kindness. The name 分福 Bunbuku means “sharing happiness.”
The cute story and humorous look will make you smile.

□ Size: H 2.4in × W 3.2in（about H6cm×W8.2cm ）
□ Weight : 9.7oz (275g)
□ Material : metal

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.