This is a "Suzuri" (earthen bell) with a zodiac motif sold at Ise Jingu during the New Year's holiday season. These are handmade items from Ise Jingu. Traditional lucky charm: Made with a simple terracotta texture, the design changes each year according to the zodiac animal. Uses: In addition to enjoying the ringing of the bell, it can be displayed as a charm or interior decoration. It makes a beautiful bell sound (individual differences may apply). Material and shape: It comes with a string, and the zodiac animal is at the top. This is a souvenir received during the Showa retro snake year era. Ward off evil, ward off bad luck, pray for safety. For the entrance area, living room, kamidana (shrine shelf), etc. Showa 64 (January 8th, it became Heisei), Year of the Snake. This is an earthen bell handmade by someone from Ise Jingu, made with clay from the Isuzu River. It is one item from my souvenir collection, which I have carefully displayed in a glass case at home. Product Description Earthen bell, large size, zodiac ornament, snake, Suzuri, Jingu. It is an old item. In my opinion, there are no noticeable damages, but there are small stains. Size: Width approx. 7.5 cm, Depth approx. 6.5 cm, Height approx. 10.5 cm ★Please understand that this is a long-term home storage item before purchasing. ★Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive. It will be shipped with bubble wrap and waterproof packaging. Japanese product, overseas souvenir, gift, anniversary, collection, collector, interior, person born in the year of the tiger/ox/dragon, person born in the year of the snake, feng shui, lucky charm, limited edition, rare, Ise Jingu limited, Japan limited, anniversary, surprise, birthday, celebration, vintage, earthen bell, Ise Jingu, Suzuri, Year of the Snake, folk toy, craft, lucky charm. Pottery doll, craft, folk toy, ornament, decoration, good fortune, good luck.