Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Chinese Lantern Plant Tsuchi-Suzu Hozuki Orange DR616 kimono Elastic discoloration and loss of

Elastic discoloration and loss of elasticity

This is a footed cup with a blue and white design of plum blossoms and buds

Grey-blue color of the main part of the mountains contrasts lovely with autumn color peeking through via the treetops

and a drum

Item weight:  218 grams

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Chinese Lantern Plant Tsuchi-Suzu Hozuki Orange DR616 kimono Elastic discoloration and loss ofVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei. Representing a Chinese lantern plant, it is orange and green and called hozuki in Japanese. It has a small clay ball inside and a twisted brown twine 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.