Japanese Zodiac Animal Ox Small Ceramic Bell 2.5” Bowls The blade measures 2 1/4"

The blade measures 2 1/4" (55mm) wide and 4" long

Wood pin construction can be seen in the photos

This is a vintage Japanese ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in Japanese chado (tea ceremony)

Sits squarely

Japanese Zodiac Animal Ox Small Ceramic Bell 2.5” Bowls The blade measures 2 1/4"Clay 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