Vtg Japanese Iron Bell

This is a vintage Japanese iron bell, or tetsurin, in the shape the head of a karasu tengu, a character out of yokai folklore. It mostly black with a red face and gold eyes. There is a faded purple cord tied to the top. Often confused with red tengu, yokai with red faces, wings, and a prominent long nose, karasu tengu are depicted as servants or minions to red tengu. There are three glass marbles inside.

• Red, black
• Iron string
• Kanji on back: 大山 Oyama
• C1970
• Item weight: 432 grams
• Packed weight: 600 grams
• Approx. 8.5 cm long x 5.5 cm wide x 7.5 m tall
• Good condition considering age. Cord is faded. Some scuff marks and discoloration. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

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