Japanese Ceramic Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Station Amulet Green Red DR511 Fan Some stains on the outside

Some stains on the outside of the bowl

This picture of Takasago from Noh (Japanese traditional performing arts)

Kanji meaning: Giken Co

7 cm long x 5 cm wide)

Kanji reading: Sakae machi

Japanese Ceramic Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Station Amulet Green Red DR511 Fan Some stains on the outsideVintage Japanese Ceramic Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese ceramic bell, or dorei. This bell is shaped like an old station bell and is coated in a green glaze. It has a small white clay ball inside. It has a red 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. Green, red