Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Monkey Hat Clothes Dark Brown DR537 Tea Bowl (chawan) Vtg Japanese Bamboo Saucer Coaster

Vtg Japanese Bamboo Saucer Coaster Chataku

There is a little piece of white porcelain attached to the top of the plate

Crown mark on the bottom

平成三年秋田治島 Heisei 3 Autumn in Tajima

This is a vintage Japanese stainless steel serving ladle or spoon used for nabe hotpot

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Monkey Hat Clothes Dark Brown DR537 Tea Bowl (chawan) Vtg Japanese Bamboo Saucer CoasterVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. It is in the shape of a monkey wearing a hat and clothes. It is dark brown with orange, black, white and red for the face and hat details. It has a white clay ball inside and a braided dark purple string cord tied at the top. According to the inscriptions on the back, this clay bell is an amulet to protect one's house. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in