Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Cow Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Black Ushi DR651 mino yaki Kanji on the front page

Kanji on the front page means reference data for military operation concerning China

Japanese army disabled Veterans Association 30th anniversary ceremony

Buddhist image inside of the white bead

Kanji on the back: Apotropaic

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Cow Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Black Ushi DR651 mino yaki Kanji on the front pageVintage 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 cow (ushi). It is mostly black with a green saddle, a small red sticker, and a gold ribbon tied at the back through the side holes. The inside of the slit is colored red. It has a small clay ball inside and has a paper tag attached to the top. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in