Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Monkey Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Saru Brown DR605 lacquerware Kanji on bottom: 昭和39年8月思い出 (Memories

Kanji on bottom: 昭和39年8月思い出 (Memories from August 1964)

It is a rich deep brown

Design: Circle and cross pattern

This is a Japanese clutch wallet with a woven dark blue and beige pattern on the outside as well as blue faux leather accents

The hook hangs onto a long decorative metal plate

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Monkey Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Saru Brown DR605 lacquerware Kanji on bottom: 昭和39年8月思い出 (MemoriesVintage 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