Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Camellia Flower Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Nara Red White DR644 botan This is a vintage Japanese

This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei

White beads inside: You can see the monk picture and kanji letters when you look into the peephole

Kudanzaka (Tokyo famous spots)

Sweetfish shape

The phrase means all Kisoji is in the mountains

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Camellia Flower Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Nara Red White DR644 botan This is a vintage JapaneseVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. This dorei is in the shape of a combination red and white camellia flower (tsubaki). This is a souvenir item popular in Nara Prefecture. There is a small brown clay ball inside as well as a dark green 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