Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Camellia Flower Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Nara Red White DR644 botan Places where bamboo has loosened

Places where bamboo has loosened or separated

This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei

Sweetfish shape

The phrase means all Kisoji is in the mountains

Brighten up the altar

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Camellia Flower Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Nara Red White DR644 botan Places where bamboo has loosenedVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. This dorei is in the shape of a combination red and white camellia flower (tsubaki). This is a souvenir item popular in Nara Prefecture. There is a small brown clay ball inside as well as a dark green 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