Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Dragon Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Shochikubai DR686 Buddhist This is slightly wobbly

This is slightly wobbly

it is mostly a royal purple color with beige accents

and other utensils on the left

200 cards (complete set)

Embroidery of floral design on the green background

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Dragon Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Shochikubai DR686 Buddhist This is slightly wobblyVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. Representing the animals of the zodiac, this bell is in the shape of a dragon. It is mostly a rich green with gold accents. There is a sticker on the side featuring a shochikubai (plum, pine, bamboo) motif. It has a small clay ball inside and a red string tied at the top. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in festivals and ceremonies since the Jomon period