Oni Demon Bell from Japan
In Japanese folklore, Oni are fearsome demons known for their wild eyes, sharp fangs, twisted horns, and vividly colored skin—usually red or blue. Though terrifying, Oni aren’t just monsters; they’re cosmic enforcers, punishing evildoers in the underworld and bringing misfortune to those who stray from the path. They are symbols of both destruction and divine justice.
Bells have held sacred meaning in Japan for thousands of years. Dorei—clay bells—date back to the Jōmon period (10,000–300 BCE). In Shinto tradition, bells are used to summon the attention of the gods, invite good fortune, and protect against misfortune. When paired with the image of an Oni, the bell becomes an apotropaic charm: a guardian that frightens away evil while its soft chime purifies the space.
This unglazed clay bell features a classic Oni face—rounded and expressive, with bulging eyes, furrowed brows, fangs, and proud little horns.
Measures approximately 1.5 inches tall. Hangs from a loop of natural twine.
Hang it near your door, desk, or altar and let this demon do the dirty work of guarding your space—one menacing grin and gentle chime at a time.
In Japanese folklore, Oni are fearsome demons known for their wild eyes, sharp fangs, twisted horns, and vividly colored skin—usually red or blue. Though terrifying, Oni aren’t just monsters; they’re cosmic enforcers, punishing evildoers in the underworld and bringing misfortune to those who stray from the path. They are symbols of both destruction and divine justice.
Bells have held sacred meaning in Japan for thousands of years. Dorei—clay bells—date back to the Jōmon period (10,000–300 BCE). In Shinto tradition, bells are used to summon the attention of the gods, invite good fortune, and protect against misfortune. When paired with the image of an Oni, the bell becomes an apotropaic charm: a guardian that frightens away evil while its soft chime purifies the space.
This unglazed clay bell features a classic Oni face—rounded and expressive, with bulging eyes, furrowed brows, fangs, and proud little horns.
Measures approximately 1.5 inches tall. Hangs from a loop of natural twine.
Hang it near your door, desk, or altar and let this demon do the dirty work of guarding your space—one menacing grin and gentle chime at a time.
In Japanese folklore, Oni are fearsome demons known for their wild eyes, sharp fangs, twisted horns, and vividly colored skin—usually red or blue. Though terrifying, Oni aren’t just monsters; they’re cosmic enforcers, punishing evildoers in the underworld and bringing misfortune to those who stray from the path. They are symbols of both destruction and divine justice.
Bells have held sacred meaning in Japan for thousands of years. Dorei—clay bells—date back to the Jōmon period (10,000–300 BCE). In Shinto tradition, bells are used to summon the attention of the gods, invite good fortune, and protect against misfortune. When paired with the image of an Oni, the bell becomes an apotropaic charm: a guardian that frightens away evil while its soft chime purifies the space.
This unglazed clay bell features a classic Oni face—rounded and expressive, with bulging eyes, furrowed brows, fangs, and proud little horns.
Measures approximately 1.5 inches tall. Hangs from a loop of natural twine.
Hang it near your door, desk, or altar and let this demon do the dirty work of guarding your space—one menacing grin and gentle chime at a time.
