Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Monkey Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Saru Brown DR605 countryside Vintage Japanese Lacquered Bamboo Rantai

Vintage Japanese Lacquered Bamboo Rantai Box

1964 (showa 39 nen 3 gatsu 20 nichi)

It is red and brown

The stand is held up by four sturdy legs and has many different textures on all sides to create visual interest from any angle

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Monkey Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Saru Brown DR605 countryside Vintage Japanese Lacquered Bamboo RantaiVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. Representing the animals of the zodiac, this bell is in the shape of a curious monkey. It is a a light brown color with textured ridges resembling hair and has black beady eyes. It has a small light brown clay ball inside. 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