Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Mouse Natural Brown DR519 setsubun Japanese Iron Tetsubin Stand

Japanese Iron Tetsubin Stand

Some light staining and marks

Design: Radish

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing features a dense pattern of chrysanthemum flowers and winding vines (karakusa)

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Mouse Natural Brown DR519 setsubun Japanese Iron Tetsubin StandVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. Representing the animals of the zodiac, this bell in is the shape of a mouse. It is a natural brown clay color with painted red and white accents. It has a small brown clay ball inside and a braided straw 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