Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Hariko Cow Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Ushi DR619 oval Japanese Pair Buddhist Altar Fitting

Japanese Pair Buddhist Altar Fitting Hanging Lantern Toro Butsugu

striker: 30 cm long

The surface is absorbent to facilitate easy design

This vintage Japanese shikishi art board features calligraphy of two big kanji characters in black

Brown lacquer on edges is worn or flaked in some areas

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Hariko Cow Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Ushi DR619 oval Japanese Pair Buddhist Altar FittingVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu, in the shape of a hariko (paper mache) bobblehead cow, a common decoration symbolizing the zodiac. It is a purple gray color with hand painted black and gold accents. There is a small white clay ball inside, and it has a braided purple string tied at the top via a loop. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in festivals and ceremonies since the Jomon