Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Vtg Top Kanji White Amulet DR480 wood Red needle

Red needle

2 cm long x 24 cm wide x 41

Hizen Tetsusaburo kiln

inside dimension: 57

Design: Blue sometsuke flower pattern (Madori Kosumosu)

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Vtg Top Kanji White Amulet DR480 wood Red needleVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. The design of top. It is a top shaped bell that can be used as a room decoration or an ornament. There are miniature sandals attached. 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. The Kanji characters say Jindai