Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Tanuki Raccoon Dog Brown Round DR594 pagoda like that of a crane

like that of a crane

SIlk backing torn in some places

Made in Qianlong Year of the Qing Dynasty

Item Weight: 487 grams

This item comes in a fabric storage bag

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Tanuki Raccoon Dog Brown Round DR594 pagoda like that of a craneVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei. Representing a tanuki, a Japanese raccoon dog, it is brown with black and white painted details, and has a cute round shape. It has a small ball inside and a braided orange and red string tied 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