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I found my dog bell in a manga. I researched more and learned that it is called inu hariko or paper mache dog. it is a symbol of protection, especially to children and pregnant women. There are many cute traditional designs. I encourage you to search for images to improve your mood.

https://anilist.co/manga/113667/Koiseyo-Kimono-Otome/

From the metropolitan https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/59902
from the brooklyn museum https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/objects/127520

an ivory hariko inlaid with precious jewels. the dog's face is more squished with no ears. it still features the characteristic round tail with a hole in it, like a teapot handle.
my hand holding the porcelain dog bell in the design of an inu hariko. it has a red neck handkerchief and black spots
another dog with a red and yellow saddle and handkerchief
a girl in a green kimono with flowers, surrounded by japanese toys

Komorebi
In the dappled light created by passing through is called komorebi, pronounced koh-mo-reh-bee. It’s made up of the kanji characters for tree 木, shine through 漏れ, and sun 日

Shadows of grief, loss & hurt at times shroud our lives. Things like Mothers Day reminds many of their loss.

In times of darkness, remember the komorebi. Observe, feel, absorb the gentle dance between light & dark, witness the shade being filled with colour & light.

An oak tree comes in to vibrant new leaf. The viewer looks up through the canopy, the directly towards a star burst sun, the trees branches ink like strokes in contrast, in shadow, against a blue sky and clouds.