{"product_id":"cb025-dosojin-clay-bell-ornament-dorei-道祖神","title":"CB025 - Dōsojin clay bell ornament Dorei 道祖神","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Dōsojin Clay Bell (Dorei) – Twin Deities of Protection from Shinshū Matsumoto Castle (信州松本城) This handcrafted Japanese clay bell (dorei) features a carved image of two figures in an embrace, representing Dōsojin (道祖神) – traditional roadside guardian deities in Japanese folk religion. These twin deities are widely revered as protectors of travelers, boundaries, fertility, marriage, and childbirth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bell has a naturally aged, stone-like texture and includes a rustic braided fiber cord with a red handwritten tag. The inscription on the front label reads 信州松本城 (Shinshū Matsumoto-jō), placing its origin in the historic area of Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red tag on the bell provides further insight into its purpose: Worshipped as a deity of safe childbirth, this charm is offered with prayers for healthy delivery in remote mountain villages.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Dōsojin (道祖神):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDōsojin are often enshrined at village borders, mountain passes, or crossroads to ward off evil spirits and protect communities. When depicted as a couple, they also symbolize conjugal harmony and fertility, making this bell a potent talisman for family well-being and new life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDorei 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sound of the bell is believed to purify the surrounding environment and attract positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 6 x 5 x 8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53320544485707,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1_9e90086f-011e-4692-8139-43c88371d754.jpg?v=1757071096","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/cb025-dosojin-clay-bell-ornament-dorei-%e9%81%93%e7%a5%96%e7%a5%9e","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}