Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Giboshi Bridge Finial Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Green Gold DR635 soroban so you can put tea

so you can put tea leaves directly into the teapot

It features a mythical minogame (turtle with a long tail) which is a symbol of longevity

Abstract geometrical design with short lines and triangles

The tube has a many line notch and colored brown

openwork filled with a translucent glaze on the side

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Giboshi Bridge Finial Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Green Gold DR635 soroban so you can put teaVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. This dorei is in the shape of a bridge fence finial called giboshi and is an iconic decoration in most traditional architecture. This one is dark green color (to mimic aged copper) and has a gold painted plaque on the front with some kanji. There is a small clay ball inside as well as an orange string tied at the top. Dorei bells have a long history and have been