Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Large Daruma White Plum Blossom DR522 gray 臨書 孫虔礼書譜

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This teacup is signed on the bottom

In terms of size

It contains a removable top panel that is red on top and black on the underside

Packed weight: 1487 grams

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Large Daruma White Plum Blossom DR522 gray 臨書 孫虔礼書譜Vintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. It is larger than most and in the shape of a daruma with a female face. It is white with painted pink plum blossoms on a branch. It has a white clay ball inside and a braided bright red 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