Japanese Ceramic Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Classic Shape Blue Glaze DR687 offering stand 8 cm wide x 10

8 cm wide x 10  cm tall

8 cm long x 4 cm wide x 6

The lid is brown with inscriptions and the bottom is black lacquer

a satsukimasu salmon

This handsome vintage court lady kanjo ohinasama doll decorated in red

Japanese Ceramic Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Classic Shape Blue Glaze DR687 offering stand 8 cm wide x 10Vintage Japanese Ceramic Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese ceramic bell, or dorei. It is in the shape of a classic bell and is coated in a light blue and beige glaze. It has a small clay ball inside and a mauve colored 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 spirits. Blue