Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Court Man Kimono Tsuyama Okayama DR596 storage basket Marusa (logo and shop name)

Marusa (logo and shop name)

It stands on a carved wooden stand with in indentation to hold it in place

Small dents and dings on legs and on top surface wing

There is wear and tear due to age

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Court Man Kimono Tsuyama Okayama DR596 storage basket Marusa (logo and shop name)Vintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei. Representing a man wearing a black kimono with white family crests, it has a round shape and details painted in red and gold. It has a small ball inside and a braided orange 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 they were said to have the power to