Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Double Face Nio Guardian Buddhist DR590 piggy bank It is hand-painted and features

It is hand-painted and features a pink or purple peony with its green leaves

Oshibori-Oki

were essential skills for daughters serving in samurai households

Iris flower design

Kanji on the bell: Taga-Tasha

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Double Face Nio Guardian Buddhist DR590 piggy bank It is hand-painted and featuresVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei. Representing the two guardians often at the entrance of temples, with a face on both sides, it is brown with green details. It has a small clay ball inside and a braided purple string tied at the top. A paper with kanji characters is attached. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in festivals and ceremonies since the Jomon period (about 13000 to 2300 years