Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Snake Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Hebi White DR685 shirakawago which are for hanging the

which are for hanging the vase

Item weight:  290 grams

Japanese wooden lacquered bento box

11 cm long x 8 cm wide x 0

the backside is white with a floral pattern while the front is also white with an embroidered tree with purple flowers

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Snake Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Hebi White DR685 shirakawago which are for hanging theVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. Representing the animals of the zodiac, this bell is in the shape of a snake. It is mostly white with red plum blossoms and green pine needle and specks of gold. It has a small clay ball inside and a 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