Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Amulet Red Tengu Legendary DR551 print 2 handles with sea horse-like

2 handles with sea horse-like motif

toothpick holder (Yojiire): 10 cm wide x 6

opened: 82 cm long x 75 cm tall x 1

white stone: 20 mm wide x 5 mm thick

This piece was purchased directly from Gifu City artist Yoshihiro Hagino at gallery liquidation

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Amulet Red Tengu Legendary DR551 print 2 handles with sea horse-likeVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei. It is shaped like the head of Tengu. It has a white clay ball inside and a beige ribbon 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. Red, white, black, gold Clay, string C1970 Item weight: 102 grams Packed