Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Yamadera Temple Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Tanuki Yellow DR677 deep plate Item weight: 1048 g

Item weight: 1048 g

Vtg Japanese Statue Ebisu 7 Gods of Good Fortune Okimono

Design: Vine-like design of Blue

it is decorated with a handpainted maki-e floral design and abalone/mother of pearl (Raden)

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Yamadera Temple Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Tanuki Yellow DR677 deep plate Item weight: 1048 gVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu, is in the shape of a tree trunk with a little tanuki (raccoon dog) head sticking out. The kanji on the bottom reads "Yamadera" (mountain temple) which is a scenic temple found in Yamagata Prefecture. There is a red string attached at the top. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in festivals and ceremonies since the Jomon period (about 13000 to