{"product_id":"cb296-dorei-clay-bell-from-yasaka-koshin-do-八坂庚申堂","title":"CB296 - Dorei Clay Bell from Yasaka Kōshin-dō 八坂庚申堂","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Japanese dorei (土鈴) clay bell from Yasaka Kōshin-dō (八坂庚申堂) in Kyoto, decorated with the celebrated Three Wise Monkeys (三猿, Sanzaru) motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe softly rounded bell is hand-painted with three expressive red monkey faces, each distinguished by bold black gestures representing the familiar teaching of “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” — 見ざる・聞かざる・言わざる (Mizaru, Kikazaru, Iwazaru). The simple brushwork and warm, unglazed clay surface give the piece the wonderfully direct and playful character associated with traditional Japanese folk toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monkey holds particular significance at Yasaka Kōshin-dō, a small historic temple in Kyoto devoted to Shōmen Kongō (青面金剛) and the Kōshin faith. Monkeys are regarded as companions or messengers of the temple’s principal deity, and the Three Wise Monkeys are an important motif found within the temple grounds. The temple is also famous for its colorful kukurizaru (くくり猿) monkey talismans, which symbolize restraining worldly desires and controlling the restless mind in order to concentrate on one’s wishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a dorei, the piece is not only decorative but belongs to a long tradition of small Japanese earthenware bells associated with temples, shrines, regional pilgrimages, seasonal customs, and good-luck symbolism. Finished with a vivid red hanging cord, this example would originally have served as a memorable keepsake from a visit to Yasaka Kōshin-dō.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 4 x 4 x 5cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58089427894603,"sku":"CB296","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_b74db53f-115a-4947-a3c4-378e96108696.jpg?v=1786347565","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/products\/cb296-dorei-clay-bell-from-yasaka-koshin-do-%e5%85%ab%e5%9d%82%e5%ba%9a%e7%94%b3%e5%a0%82","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}