Title: 十二支土鈴 (12 Zodiac Clay Bells). Ed. 26/100.
Artist: Hiromitsu Takahashi (1959-Present).
Signed: Signed, titled, & edition in pencil. Published c.1988.
Medium: Stencil print on Washi paper.
Paper Size: Sheet: H: 20.00cm x W: 15.00cm.
Condition: A beautiful piece - no notable marks or blemishes. Paper clean, crisp, & intact. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: Hiromitsu Takahashi’s 十二支土鈴 (12 Zodiac Clay Bells) delicately depicts twelve traditional Japanese clay bells, known as 土鈴 (dorei). These small, hand-formed bells are typically made of clay or ceramic and are painted with vibrant designs - often symbolizing good luck or protection. In this print, Takahashi depicts the twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac - each bell vividly painted to represent its respective zodiac animal, such as the 鼠 (rat), 牛 (ox), and 虎 (tiger). These bells are traditionally collected as ornaments or amulets, embodying the charm and playfulness of folk crafts. A small but particularly charming piece.
Title: 十二支土鈴 (12 Zodiac Clay Bells). Ed. 26/100.
Artist: Hiromitsu Takahashi (1959-Present).
Signed: Signed, titled, & edition in pencil. Published c.1988.
Medium: Stencil print on Washi paper.
Paper Size: Sheet: H: 20.00cm x W: 15.00cm.
Condition: A beautiful piece - no notable marks or blemishes. Paper clean, crisp, & intact. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: Hiromitsu Takahashi’s 十二支土鈴 (12 Zodiac Clay Bells) delicately depicts twelve traditional Japanese clay bells, known as 土鈴 (dorei). These small, hand-formed bells are typically made of clay or ceramic and are painted with vibrant designs - often symbolizing good luck or protection. In this print, Takahashi depicts the twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac - each bell vividly painted to represent its respective zodiac animal, such as the 鼠 (rat), 牛 (ox), and 虎 (tiger). These bells are traditionally collected as ornaments or amulets, embodying the charm and playfulness of folk crafts. A small but particularly charming piece.
