Japanese Zodiac Animal Rabbit Small Ceramic Bell 2” Jar It's an antique Japanese gyoshobako-dansu

It's an antique Japanese gyoshobako-dansu (peddler's chest) from the mid/late Edo Era (c

this set comes complete with the name of the maker

shoulder parts and thigh covers

butterflies

Marked "SILVER"

Japanese Zodiac Animal Rabbit Small Ceramic Bell 2” Jar It's an antique Japanese gyoshobako-dansuClay bells (dorei) have been a part of Japanese culture for a long time bells have been found that date back to the prehistoric Jomon period in Japan (10,000 B. C. 3,000 B. C.). They were thought to be effective against evil spirits. In modern times, the small bells have become popular souvenir items and can be found for sale at temples, shrines and gift and souvenir shops. They are often given or purchased at New Years, especially bells depicting the