Japanese vintage pottery bell of dog animal doll ornament Paper weight, Christmas Ornaments Japanese vintage small bell H2in/5.2cm

Japanese vintage pottery bell of dog animal doll ornament Paper weight, Christmas Ornaments Japanese vintage small bell H2in/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 a dog, called 犬INU. Dog toys have long been popular in Japan as protectors for nursing mothers and babies, and as suitable playthings for small children.

□ Size: H 2in × W 2.2in × D 1.6in （about H5.2cm×W5.5cm×D4cm ）
□ Weight : 2.1oz (59g)
□ Material : pottery

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.