Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Ceramic Hina Doll Hinamatsuri DR549 lacquer It is also lightweight for

It is also lightweight for easy carrying and features a horizontal diamond pattern

177 cm long x 59

Word on the wooden box lid: Tang bronze Korea furo

Packed weight: 459 grams

brown beads: about 1

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Ceramic Hina Doll Hinamatsuri DR549 lacquer It is also lightweight forVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. It is the bell of the Hina doll for the Hinamatsuri festival. It has a small white clay ball inside and an orange 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 were said to have the power to ward off evil spirits. White, purple, blue, gold,