Thank you for viewing. [Rare] Hakata Clay Bell Inoue Hirohide Hakata Niwaka (2-piece set) Amulet, Exorcism, Lucky Charm, Folk Toy, Traditional Craft, Folk Art, Discontinued Hirohide Inoue learned doll making from his father, Ginsuke, a Hakata doll craftsman, but after the war, he was drawn to the charm of unglazed clay bells and became a specialized clay bell maker around 1960. Hirohide created many clay bells, including those related to Fukuoka such as Hakata Obi clay bells and Niwaka mask clay bells, as well as those inspired by Ishikawa Takuboku's poetry monument, wayside Buddhist statues, and Dosojin. He was a unique artist who traveled all over Japan and turned things that moved him or left an impression into clay bells. "Chikuzen Hirohide" signature on the bottom. Includes a pamphlet. Width: Approx. 6.5 cm Height: Approx. 6.5 cm Depth: Approx. 8 cm Please allow for slight errors. Long-term storage item. The photos show everything included. No returns accepted to prevent trouble. #HakataClayBell #HirohideClayBell #InoueHirohide #HakataNiwaka #HakataNiwaka #ClayBell #Amulet #Exorcism #LuckyCharm #TraditionalCraft #FolkToy #FolkArt #Discontinued