Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Ceramic Doll Saidan-Bashi Bridge Amulet DR4 Figurine Items weight 77 grams

Items weight 77 grams

5 cm tall opening 2

stone:  5 cm long x 3

This is a traditional natural bamboo woven basket used for drying or draining water from various items such as tea leaves

Kanji on the lid: plate

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Ceramic Doll Saidan-Bashi Bridge Amulet DR4 Figurine Items weight 77 gramsVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. This is the bell of the Saidan Bashi bridge built in 1590 by the mother of her son who died in the war. 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. Japanese ceramic doll bell, Dorei Ceramic ball inside Words on