Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Shishi Lion Dog Amulet Gray DR513 edo era The four sides of the

The four sides of the box and the lids are decorated with gold color makie floral designs

a white tea bowl (chawan): 11 cm wide x 7 cm tall

Word on the bottom: 16

Rantai Shikki

8 cm long x 5

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Shishi Lion Dog Amulet Gray DR513 edo era The four sides of theVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. This bell resembles a shishi lion dog often found guarding temples. It is gray with red, green and gold features. It has a white clay ball inside. It has a natural 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