Vintage Tiger Bell from Japan
In Japanese folklore, tigers—though not native to the region—are revered as symbols of strength, courage, and protection. Influenced by Chinese Taoist philosophy, the tiger embodies yin attributes: earth, wind, and darkness, serving as a powerful counterbalance to the dragon’s yang qualities of heaven, fire, and light. Together, they represent the harmonious balance of opposing forces in the universe.
Bells have a long-standing role in Japanese culture. Clay bells, known as dorei, date back to the Jōmon period (10,000 BCE–300 BCE). In Shinto practices, bells are used to attract the attention of deities, bring good fortune, and ward off evil spirits.
This 1990s hand-painted ceramic bell features a friendly golden tiger, capturing the traditional depiction of tigers in Japanese art—often modeled after domestic cats due to the absence of native tigers. Measuring approximately 1 inches tall, it comes ready to hang on a red and white cord.
Hang this bell in your home or workspace to invite strength, balance, and a touch of protective charm into your environment.
In Japanese folklore, tigers—though not native to the region—are revered as symbols of strength, courage, and protection. Influenced by Chinese Taoist philosophy, the tiger embodies yin attributes: earth, wind, and darkness, serving as a powerful counterbalance to the dragon’s yang qualities of heaven, fire, and light. Together, they represent the harmonious balance of opposing forces in the universe.
Bells have a long-standing role in Japanese culture. Clay bells, known as dorei, date back to the Jōmon period (10,000 BCE–300 BCE). In Shinto practices, bells are used to attract the attention of deities, bring good fortune, and ward off evil spirits.
This 1990s hand-painted ceramic bell features a friendly golden tiger, capturing the traditional depiction of tigers in Japanese art—often modeled after domestic cats due to the absence of native tigers. Measuring approximately 1 inches tall, it comes ready to hang on a red and white cord.
Hang this bell in your home or workspace to invite strength, balance, and a touch of protective charm into your environment.
In Japanese folklore, tigers—though not native to the region—are revered as symbols of strength, courage, and protection. Influenced by Chinese Taoist philosophy, the tiger embodies yin attributes: earth, wind, and darkness, serving as a powerful counterbalance to the dragon’s yang qualities of heaven, fire, and light. Together, they represent the harmonious balance of opposing forces in the universe.
Bells have a long-standing role in Japanese culture. Clay bells, known as dorei, date back to the Jōmon period (10,000 BCE–300 BCE). In Shinto practices, bells are used to attract the attention of deities, bring good fortune, and ward off evil spirits.
This 1990s hand-painted ceramic bell features a friendly golden tiger, capturing the traditional depiction of tigers in Japanese art—often modeled after domestic cats due to the absence of native tigers. Measuring approximately 1 inches tall, it comes ready to hang on a red and white cord.
Hang this bell in your home or workspace to invite strength, balance, and a touch of protective charm into your environment.
