Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Bottle Vtg Kanji White Amulet DR477 foldable The gold line on the

The gold line on the edge

this large intricately hand-carved bear statue with a fish in its maw is a traditional Ainu folk handicraft

High base with a small hole in the bottom

It is an elegant piece ideal for display in homes and other suitable places

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Bottle Vtg Kanji White Amulet DR477 foldable The gold line on theVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. The design of bottle. It is a bottle shaped bell that can be used as a room decoration or an ornament. 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. The Kanji characters say "if you eat persimmon, the bell is ring