Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Shishi Lion Dog Amulet Gray DR513 edo era Word on the bottom: 16

Word on the bottom: 16

Item weight: 827 grams

Light green gradation color

Item weight: 411 grams

Item Weight: 290 grams

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Shishi Lion Dog Amulet Gray DR513 edo era Word on the bottom: 16Vintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. This bell resembles a shishi lion dog often found guarding temples. It is gray with red, green and gold features. It has a white clay ball inside. It has a natural twine 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