Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Dragon Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Shochikubai DR686 Buddhist Maiko's Dorei bell

Maiko's Dorei bell

and other utensils on the left

it is mostly a royal purple color with beige accents

Embroidery of floral design on the green background

Packed weight: 372 grams

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Dragon Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Shochikubai DR686 Buddhist Maiko's Dorei bellVintage 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 dragon. It is mostly a rich green with gold accents. There is a sticker on the side featuring a shochikubai (plum, pine, bamboo) motif. It has a small clay ball inside and 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