{"product_id":"cb192-handmade-dorei-clay-bell-of-clam-蛤","title":"CB192 - Handmade Dorei Clay Bell of Clam 蛤","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a charming Dorei (土鈴) clay bell crafted in the shape of a 蛤 (hamaguri) clam, a motif traditionally associated with good fortune and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese culture, the clam, particularly the hamaguri or common clam, holds deep symbolic significance, and when crafted into a dorei (土鈴), or clay bell, it becomes a charming object imbued with layers of meaning. The clam is especially known for the way its two shells fit together perfectly and exclusively, which has made it a long-standing symbol of marital harmony and fidelity. During the Heian period, aristocrats would play matching games called kai-awase using clam shells, and this custom later became part of wedding traditions, symbolizing the ideal of a perfectly matched couple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is adorned with an abstract design that blends bold strokes of red, blue, brown, and metallic gold, evoking a sense of movement and auspicious energy. On the back of the bell, the character 福 (fuku)—meaning “blessing,” “happiness,” or “good fortune”—is dynamically brushed in gold, reinforcing the bell’s role as a lucky charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its smooth, rounded form and organic design, the piece embodies the aesthetics of wabi-sabi, celebrating simplicity and natural imperfection. The vibrant colors and celebratory brushwork also suggest that it may have been sold as a New Year’s or celebratory good luck item, possibly from a shrine or folk festival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 6 x 3 x 5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56401922064715,"sku":"CB192","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_a0b8c74f-e3e2-4399-b209-51d97b78777d.jpg?v=1769537310","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/cb192-handmade-dorei-clay-bell-of-clam-%e8%9b%a4","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}