Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Classic Shape Glazed Pink String DR620 hiragana The teacup is glazed with

The teacup is glazed with a stark black on the outside with a gray glaze on the inside that peeks over the top rim

Legged Kobachi

Some small chips on edge

Lacquered box

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Classic Shape Glazed Pink String DR620 hiragana The teacup is glazed withVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu, in a classic rounded shape. It is a terracotta orange color with a partial light gray glaze. There is a braided pink string a small brown clay ball inside. 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 off evil spirits. Brown, pink,