Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Cow Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Black Ushi DR651 kamishimo Words on the paper box

Words on the paper box lid say "Wooden Lacquerware

Writings on the back: 昭和五十五年八月 August of showa55(1980)

Thin metal pieces are used to decorate the front corners and edges as well as a faux plate for a lock on each drawer

Might be discoloration

It has gold inscriptions on the inside

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Cow Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Black Ushi DR651 kamishimo Words on the paper boxVintage 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 cow (ushi). It is mostly black with a green saddle, a small red sticker, and a gold ribbon tied at the back through the side holes. The inside of the slit is colored red. It has a small clay ball inside and has a paper tag attached to the top. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in