Vtg Japanese Metal Bell Bronze Ekirei
This is a replica of a Japanese Ekirei bell (station bell) and is made of iron. Ekirei bells are bells provided by the Imperial Court during the ancient Japanese Ritsuryo period (AD 646) when government officials went on official business trips.
- Japanese iron doll bell
- Kanji on the bell: 驛鈴 (ekirei), Nangu-Taisha shrine
- Can also be used as a paperweight
- Amulet
- Iron, string
- C1970
- Item weight: 161 grams
- Packed weight: 361 grams
- Approx. 5 cm long x 5 cm wide x 5.2 cm tall
- Good condition. 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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