Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tanuki Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Raccoon Dog Katsurahama DR650 roof tile Lid warped and does not

Lid warped and does not close flush

brown beads: 1 cm

It is a muted mix of brown

pine needles

This item is a vintage Japanese lacquered wooden square plate

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tanuki Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Raccoon Dog Katsurahama DR650 roof tile Lid warped and does notVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu from Kochi. This dorei is in the shape of a raccoon dog (tanuki) tilting its head. The face and belly are painted, and a Japanese phrase is on the belly. There is a black clay ball inside, as well as a blue string and a paper tag 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