Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Cow Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Black Ushi DR651 mino yaki Kanji on the front page

Kanji on the front page means reference data for military operation concerning China

Kanji on the back: Apotropaic

Japanese army disabled Veterans Association 30th anniversary ceremony

121 cm long x 36

5 cm long x 6 cm wide x 9 cm tall

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Cow Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Black Ushi DR651 mino yaki Kanji on the front pageVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. Representing the animals of the zodiac, this bell is in the shape of a cow (ushi). It is mostly black with a green saddle, a small red sticker, and a gold ribbon tied at the back through the side holes. The inside of the slit is colored red. It has a small clay ball inside and has a paper tag attached to the top. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in