Firstly, belated Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year to everyone ... not had chance to say so until now !

This year's Chinese New Year in February is the year of the Pig ..... recently we visited Japan and went to a temple where they were selling these fine ceramic commemorative bells.  They are matt red and are hand painted with some gold leaf embellishment and contain a small ceramic ball inside.

Just love the stylish design and the little black wooden stand and wooden plaque that complete the set.

Sid xx