{"product_id":"cb334-yakushigama-monkey-dorei-clay-bell-薬師窯","title":"CB334 - Yakushigama Monkey Dorei Clay Bell 薬師窯","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming vintage monkey dorei clay bell 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\u003eThis piece depicts a cheerful monkey (申 \/ saru) with a rounded white body, pink face, and a small golden cap-like detail on the head. It is decorated with a festive red fan motif filled with plum blossoms, together with additional red floral symbols across the body. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Japanese zodiac, the monkey is associated with intelligence, curiosity, adaptability, and cleverness. The word saru can also be linked through wordplay with the idea of misfortune “leaving” or being driven away, giving monkey motifs an additional auspicious meaning in some Japanese traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plum blossom (梅 \/ ume) is another important good-luck motif. Because it blooms in late winter, it is admired as a symbol of resilience, renewal, and the coming of spring.\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 works that combine traditional symbolism with approachable folk-inspired design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 4 x 4 x 6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58596229513547,"sku":"CB334","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_1f70a252-e933-412e-a73f-7231914893c5.jpg?v=1790343054","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/cb334-yakushigama-monkey-dorei-clay-bell-%e8%96%ac%e5%b8%ab%e7%aa%af","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}