Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Amulet Girl Face Black Flower DR555 Seto yaki Design: Countryside scenery

Design: Countryside scenery

Some of the bamboo strips are broken on the sides

This Owakigake is gold and dark blue with red accents

5 cm wide (ends) x 44 cm wide (paper)

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Amulet Girl Face Black Flower DR555 Seto yaki Design: Countryside sceneryVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei. It features a girl's face with a flower. It is likely a souvenir from the Kamisuwa hot spring. It has a brown clay ball inside and a red cord 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 were said to have the power to ward off evil spirits. Black, white,