A decorative metal bell in the shape of a fish, usually handmade from copper or brass. The item is designed in a vintage or ethnic style, often comes from India and is decorated with detailed scale engravings. These bells are often used as decorations to hang on doors or walls, and are also traded as collectibles. The meaning and symbolism of the fish: Luck, abundance and protection: In many cultures in Asia (including India, China and Korea), the fish is a distinct traditional symbol of economic abundance, fertility and success. Protection from the "evil eye": Because the fish's eyes always remain open (they have no eyelids), ancient cultures believed that the fish served as a "guardian" that protected the home and kept negative energies away.