Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Dragon Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Shochikubai DR686 Buddhist Lacquer chipping around connection points

Lacquer chipping around connection points

Maiko's Dorei bell

fabric pillow (Red and black with gold embroidery)

200 cards (complete set)

it is mostly a royal purple color with beige accents

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Dragon Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Shochikubai DR686 Buddhist Lacquer chipping around connection pointsVintage 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 dragon. It is mostly a rich green with gold accents. There is a sticker on the side featuring a shochikubai (plum, pine, bamboo) motif. It has a small clay ball inside and a red string tied at the top. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in festivals and ceremonies since the Jomon period