Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Ceramic Deer Doll Animal Amulet Red D546 nanohana 秋保 (Akiho）

秋保 (Akiho）

Little loose metal fittings

It features a hand-painted illustration of blooming moonflowers and a little snail

Clacked glaze

It has a reversible top panel with black on one side and red on the other

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Ceramic Deer Doll Animal Amulet Red D546 nanohana 秋保 (Akiho）Vtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. It is red and deer shaped. It has a small white clay ball inside and a brown 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. Red, white, black Clay, string C1970 Item weight: 33 grams Packed