Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Horse White Red DR517 celadon Stained in a rich dark

Stained in a rich dark brown

Japanese Vine Basket

2 cm wide x 1 cm thick

Worn/chipped edge

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Horse White Red DR517 celadon Stained in a rich darkVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. Representing the animals of the zodiac, this bell in is the shape of a horse. It is white with gold and red accents as well as a paper sticker with cherry blossoms on one side. It has a small white clay ball inside and a braided 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