Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Rabbit White Red DR558 ocean Sticker on the handle 常造

Sticker on the handle 常造

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Japanese ceramic art figurine

蔵王堂 Zao-do Hall

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Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Rabbit White Red DR558 ocean Sticker on the handle 常造Vintage 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 rabbit. It is a white. It has a small white clay ball inside and a braided red and white 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