Japanese vintage pottery bell character DARUMA ornament Paper weight, Japanese ornament small bell H2.2×1.7×2in/H5.5×4.2×5.2cm

Japanese vintage pottery bell character DARUMA ornament Paper weight, Japanese ornament small bell H2.2×1.7×2in/H5.5×4.2×5.2cm.

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 DARUMA.
Daruma was a monk who introduced Buddhism from India to China. Legend has it that Master Daruma's limbs rotted away due to his nine years of Zen meditation against a wall. From here, figurines were made in the shape of a limbless body. In Japan, it has been believed that red can ward off evil. Japanese people wish for the health of their families, the prosperity of their companies, the success of their entrance exams, and many other things, and they put these wishes into these red Daruma dolls.
The slightly glaring expression on his face is also unique and cute!

□ Size: H 2.2in × W 1.7in × D 2in （about H5.5cm×W4.2cm×D5.2cm ）
□ Weight : 1.9oz (53g)
□ Material : pottery

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

Shipping costs are not included, but if the items are small and light, you can save on shipping costs by purchasing multiple items at the same time. Or if you can bundle them with another item, the same applies. Please let us know if this is your request.

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.