Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Jizo Statue Protection Buddhist DR580 tokoname ware It has severe insect damage

It has severe insect damage on the back and the spine so the last pages are damaged and missing

Cup  5 cm wide x 2cm tall

This may be a mother and daughter

This art board is a unique timeless display piece that can find a place in any home or office decor

Kanji on the lid and box: Mourifuta

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Jizo Statue Protection Buddhist DR580 tokoname ware It has severe insect damageVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei. Representing a Buddhist jizo statue carved inside a stone, it has an egg shape with a stone like look and details in red paint. It has a small clay ball inside and a braided red string tied at the top. There is a sticker at the back. 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