This is a clay whistle, a folk craft from Aomori Prefecture. It continues to be made using the same mold even today. This mold was made in the Meiji era. The item itself is said to be from the Showa era, but this is not certain. Mold name: Bat Whistle Mold maker: Kyutaro Ota, Meiji era There are scratches and dirt. Please check the images carefully. Size: Approximately 8 cm tall