Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Snake Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Hebi White DR610 sunset 5 cm x 2 cm

5 cm x 2 cm

Cut in a floral shape with a removable top piece resembling a flower

and Gold flower

10 cm wide x 18

It has a braided red cord tied at the neck and at the mouth

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Snake Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Hebi White DR610 sunset 5 cm x 2 cmVintage 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 humble snake. It is mostly white with gold accents and blocks of black kanji characters on each side. It has a small white clay ball inside and has a red and white cord tied at the top via a loop. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in festivals and ceremonies since the Jomon period