Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Ceramic Hina Doll Hinamatsuri DR549 octagon 56 cm long x 47

56 cm long x 47 cm wide x 16

This is a handcrafted pair of shallow stacking boxes with a lid

Whisk stand: Sometsuke

This original sponge painting on wood features the famous Mt

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Ceramic Hina Doll Hinamatsuri DR549 octagon 56 cm long x 47Vtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. It is the bell of the Hina doll for the Hinamatsuri festival. It has a small white clay ball inside and an 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 ward off evil spirits. White, purple, blue, gold,