{"product_id":"cb325-12-zodiac-dorei-clay-bells-by-yakushigama-薬師窯","title":"CB325 - 12 Zodiac Dorei Clay Bells by Yakushigama 薬師窯","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderful vintage complete set of twelve zodiac dorei clay bells by Yakushigama (薬師窯), one of Japan’s most beloved ceramic workshops, known for its auspicious zodiac ornaments and folk-inspired designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set represents all twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac, or Jūnishi (十二支): Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar. Each figure is individually modeled with a rounded, friendly form and finished in a warm golden tone, with hand-painted details, floral motifs, auspicious characters such as 福 (fuku, good fortune), and decorative cords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this set especially meaningful is that it took 12 years to complete, with one zodiac animal collected each year until the full cycle was assembled. This gives the set a wonderful sense of time, continuity, and personal history, reflecting the twelve-year rhythm of the Japanese zodiac itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakushigama (薬師窯) is based in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan’s historic pottery centres. Seto has been renowned for ceramic production for more than a thousand years, and Yakushigama continues this long tradition through cheerful ceramic works that combine traditional symbolism with approachable, folk-inspired design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs dorei (土鈴), these figures are also functional clay bells, containing small pellets that create a gentle sound when moved. Traditionally, dorei have been enjoyed as seasonal charms, regional souvenirs, and auspicious decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and highly decorative collection for lovers of Japanese folk art, zodiac objects, dorei, Seto ceramics, or vintage New Year decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: around 6 x 4 x 6cm (Each)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58435962077515,"sku":"CB325","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_8302859f-9bfb-407f-8302-fc991a5b62d9.jpg?v=1789034493","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/es\/products\/cb325-12-zodiac-dorei-clay-bells-by-yakushigama-%e8%96%ac%e5%b8%ab%e7%aa%af","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}