Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Hina Doll Tsuchi-Suzu Girls' Day Prince Emperor DR611 shinto Design of leaves and vines

Design of leaves and vines

Big snake: 11cm

Inside: [Main] 21 x 23 x 52 cm

Oval shaped cloisonné head

There are floral displays with donator name cards in the background which suggests there's some sort of ceremony or celebration

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Hina Doll Tsuchi-Suzu Girls' Day Prince Emperor DR611 shinto Design of leaves and vinesVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu, in the shape of a Hina doll. The character featured is the prince emperor holding a painted gold fan. Usually these come in a pair, the other half of the set being a princess empress. It has a small white clay ball inside and a red string tied at the top. Hina Matsuri is an annual festival on the 3rd of March each year that celebrates girls with elaborate displays