Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Amulet Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Child Mushikiri Temple Red DR648 electrical work 31 cm tall x 23

31 cm tall x 23 cm wide

vase holder opening size 10 cm x 15

Possibly a Satsuma rebellion war (Seinan war) painting

A white base and brown glaze create a beautiful contrast

" is typically used in performances as a young girl or supernatural being

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Amulet Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Child Mushikiri Temple Red DR648 electrical work 31 cm tall x 23Vintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. This red bell is shaped like a Mokugyo, a Buddhist drum. There are inscriptions on both sides. It has a small clay ball inside, a braided green string attached, and a paper tag at the top. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in festivals and ceremonies since the Jomon period (about 13000 to 2300 years ago) when they were said to have the power to ward off