CB195 - Dorei Clay Bell of Dragons offspring 竜の落とし子

This is a dorei (土鈴) clay bell crafted in the form of a 竜の落とし子 (tatsu no otoshigo)—a seahorse, whose name in Japanese literally translates to "dragon’s offspring." This poetic name reflects the creature’s mythological associations in Japan, where it is imagined as a child of the dragon, a revered and auspicious figure in East Asian folklore. The bell is made of unglazed clay with a soft, natural texture and a sandy-beige tone, reminiscent of the sea floor. The seahorse's curled tail, ridged body, and elongated snout are lovingly modeled, giving it a gentle and whimsical character. Its round, wide eyes add a sense of curiosity and innocence. The body is adorned with delicate applications of gold and silver foil, which shimmer subtly, evoking bubbles or the sparkle of sunlight underwater. A red cord looped through the top allows it to be hung, as is traditional for such bells, either as a decoration or a charm. When rung, the bell produces a soft, clear sound—believed to ward off evil and invite good fortune. In Japanese symbolism, the seahorse, as a child of the dragon, is thought to bring blessings from the sea and to carry protective and mystical qualities. This figure may also serve as a marine good-luck charm, particularly for fishermen, travelers, or those with strong ties to the ocean. Size: 5 x 3 x 6cm#CB195#BellKYO· · ──── ✨𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚✨ ──── · · 𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑚 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑓𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑄𝑅 𝑐𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝐾𝑈 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟. 𝑆𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑜𝑟 𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑦𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒.