Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Sheep Yellow Blue DR503 rope This ema plaque has a

This ema plaque has a picture of a white sheep in a green pasture with a rising sun

The icon is incased in a black lacquer mini altar

The wood's natural grain is the main feature of this piece

Stand 21 cm long x 7

outside: paper

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Sheep Yellow Blue DR503 rope This ema plaque has aVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, dorei or tsuchi suzu. Representing the zodiac, it is a yellow and blue sheep. It has a braided red silk cord tied at the top and a small white clay ball inside. 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. Yellow, red, blue Clay,