Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Fruit Amulet Ringo Apple Red DR520 silver Open 13 cm wide x

Open 13 cm wide x 15

Item weight: 6 grams

multi-purpose bowl

Housed inside is a plastic insert to protect the wood from water and decay

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Fruit Amulet Ringo Apple Red DR520 silver Open 13 cm wide xVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. It is shaped like a red apple with a stem and green leaf. It has a white clay ball inside and a braided red string cord 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. Brown. red. white Clay, string C1960