Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Amulet Castle National Treasure DR550 Basket Makie of butterfly design

Makie of butterfly design

This is a vintage Japanese fabric-covered case made for holding cigarettes

yellow beads: about 1

Small cracked second shelf

Some discoloration inside the cups

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Amulet Castle National Treasure DR550 Basket Makie of butterfly designVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei. It features Matsumoto Castle, Japan's national treasure. It has a white clay ball inside and a braided purple string cord 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 power to ward off evil spirits. White, black, purple Clay, string