Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Cow Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Ushi Brown Gold DR682 stone Kanji on the lid: Teacup

Kanji on the lid: Teacup set

It featured a swooping crane (tsuru) and a turtle (kame/minogame)

and pine needle design

Ideograms: 天下泰平 tenkataihei "Peace reigns over the land"

Japanese fire warning flag

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Cow Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Ushi Brown Gold DR682 stone Kanji on the lid: TeacupVintage 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. It is a soft light brown color with gold accents and pink plum blossom sticker on one side. It has a small clay ball inside and a red and white 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 2300