HOT ! Japanese vintage pottery bell AINU indigenous peoples doll ornament Paper weight, Ornaments vintage small bell H3.3×3.3in/H8.3×8.5cm

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 is an unglazed bell. It is unique and recommended as a Christmas decoration or New Year\'s ornament.  In Japan, it is called a “tsuchi-suzume” and has been loved for many years.   These are unglazed ceramic items decorated with paintings, which have been made since the Edo period (1603-1868) as local toys, amulets to ward off evil spirits, and lucky charms. Japanese regional toys are also traditional crafts of the region. Many of them use local materials and feature designs based on religious beliefs and local animals.  

The motif is the AINU people, an indigenous ethnic group in Japan.In Japan, there is a history of suppression of language, culture, and beliefs under the government\'s assimilation policy since the Meiji period.They have lived mainly in northern Japan, especially Hokkaido.Their beliefs can be said to be in harmony with nature. In the harsh yet beautiful lands of Hokkaido and Tohoku, they possess many treasures to learn from, such as the way humans exist and interact with nature.

The pattern on the doll\'s head is a unique design of the Ainu people. This pattern has various meanings, including motifs from nature and protection from evil spirits. The doll has a face on both sides.

□ Size:  H 3.3in × W 3.3in × D 3.1in （about H8.3cm×W8.5cm×D8cm  ）□ Weight : 5.6oz (160g)□ Material : pottery ※The pedestal is not included.

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