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"Kagoshima Samurai" Vintage Nutshell Bell

"Kagoshima Samurai" Vintage Nutshell Bell

Satsuma Bell

Regular price $19.00
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  • One-of-a-kind
  • Sourced from Japan

This listing is for a vintage Japanese nutshell bell. These bells are charming folk art craft pieces often shaped like animals, deities, or festival symbols, created to bring good luck or protection. 

This unusual folk-art bell is made from a large nutshell, perhaps - walnut or another tree nut - hand painted with the cartoonish face and attire of a classic Japanese warrior. The front features expressive brushwork and a simple crest motif on each of his shoulders, while the back has the inscription "Satsuma bell", identifying it as a regional souvenir from Kagoshima.

Attached is a woven cord to make it easy to hang. Lightweight, organic, and full of character, it is a delightful example of rustic Japanese craft tradition.

1" x 1.5" x 1" - Extra Small Size

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Made In (Estimated): 1960s-1980s
Condition: Excellent Vintage

SKU:1125kokeshi8

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