Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Unique Daruma Red Black DR521 beige Deep chips on inner sides

Deep chips on inner sides

The two diamond-shaped tables are black with a gold makie floral design

Vtg Japanese Porcelain Hina Doll Lamp

Sticker on the back of the picture: 山内一生 (Issei Yamauchi)

Item weight:  93 grams

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Unique Daruma Red Black DR521 beige Deep chips on inner sidesVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. It larger than most and in the shape of a unique daruma holding a sack. It has a red clay ball inside and a braided light orange 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. Red, black, orange