A vintage dorei clay bell crafted by Yakushigama (薬師窯), a renowned ceramic company with a history spanning over 1,000 years, celebrated for its traditional Japanese figurines and folk art.
The mouse is painted in soft white with pink inner ears, black eyes, and fine whisker lines. It holds a playful yet auspicious pose, embodying liveliness and abundance. The mallet is gold, decorated with floral motifs and the red kanji 福 (fuku), meaning good fortune or blessings.
The mouse (nezumi) is a zodiac animal in the Japanese and Chinese twelve-year cycle, symbolizing fertility, cleverness, and resourcefulness. Paired with the lucky mallet, this dorei bell serves as a talisman of wealth, success, and protection. Dorei is a traditional handcrafted bell made from clay or ceramic, these bells produce a soft, pleasant sound when shaken. Often sold at shrines or festivals as charms to ward off evil and bring good fortune. The sound of the bell is believed to purify the surrounding environment and attract positive energy.
