This charming handcrafted dorei (土鈴) clay bell features a white mouse (nezumi 鼠), delicately painted with a red pouch on its back and a bamboo motif on its side — symbols of prosperity, resilience, and good fortune in Japanese culture.
In the traditional Japanese zodiac (干支), the mouse represents intelligence, adaptability, and resourcefulness, and is also associated with fertility and wealth. The soft, earthy tone of the unglazed clay and the gentle chime when shaken make this bell not only a decorative piece, but also a meaningful talisman.
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.
Often displayed during the New Year or gifted to those born in the Year of the Rat, this bell embodies a wish for good luck and abundance in the coming year.
