Japanese vintage pottery small bell with KANJI calligraphy 鈴(bell), Paper weight H2.8in×2.2in/ H7.2×5.5cm

Japanese vintage pottery small bell with KANJI calligraphy 鈴(bell), Paper weight H2.8in×2.2in/ H7.2×5.5cm.

This bell is called “eki bell” and was prepared by the Imperial Court during the Ritsuryo period for the official duties of officials. This work is a bell made in imitation of it. It is made of pottery.
It is recommended to display it at the entrance as a bell or use it as a paperweight.
It is written “鈴SUZU/bell” in Kanji characters.

□ Size: H 2.8in × W 2.2in × D 2in （about H7.2cm×W5.5cm×D5cm ）
□ Weight : 4.9oz (140g)
□ Material : pottery with glaze

condition...
It is in good condition, but there are stain, 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.