Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Tiger Yellow Red DR544 ukiyoe Some light crackling on glaze

Some light crackling on glaze

Musashibo Benkei

a boy musician

colorful figurine is crafted from clay and secured to the wood base by metal wire

Fall flowers such as bell flower (kikyo) and also possibly yuzu

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Tiger Yellow Red DR544 ukiyoe Some light crackling on glazeVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. Representing the animals of the zodiac, this bell is in the shape of a tiger. It is a bright yellow with classic black stripes. It has a small white clay ball inside and a braided red and white 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