Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Fruit Amulet Ringo Apple Red DR520 silver Lateral stripes

Lateral stripes

Housed inside is a plastic insert to protect the wood from water and decay

Ashtray 11cm wide x 7

Item weight: 6 grams

Bow's string is broken

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Fruit Amulet Ringo Apple Red DR520 silver Lateral stripesVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. It is shaped like a red apple with a stem and green leaf. It has a white clay ball inside and a braided red string cord 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. Brown. red. white Clay, string C1960