A charming vintage dog dorei clay bell by Shōhō (昭峰), featuring a cheerful white inu (犬) with black ears, a curled tail, and a warm red collar.
The body is decorated with colorful traditional motifs in red, blue, gold, and green, giving the piece a festive and auspicious appearance. A small bell motif at the neck adds to its playful charm, while the red-and-white cord at the top reinforces its character as a traditional dorei (土鈴).
In the Japanese zodiac, the dog (戌 / inu) is associated with loyalty, protection, sincerity, and safe childbirth. Dog ornaments are often displayed as New Year decorations and good-luck charms, making them especially meaningful as seasonal folk objects.
Shōhō (昭峰) was developed by Seto Togei Co., Ltd. and is especially known for finely crafted zodiac ornaments and auspicious ceramic figurines. Rooted in the centuries-old pottery tradition of Seto-yaki, these works combine careful craftsmanship with joyful symbolism, making them popular both as New Year decorations and as collectible pieces of Japanese folk art.
A lovely example of Japanese ceramic folk craft, perfect for collectors of dorei, zodiac animals, Seto ware, or vintage Japanese ornaments.
Size: 7 x 5 x 7cm
