Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Cow Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Ushi Black Gold DR678 coin getting alone well

getting alone well

There are four main Kashiki containers: Kashi-Wan (lacquered bowl)

This is a vintage Japanese porcelain sake bottle or Tokkuri

A blue dragon coiled at the center on the inside of the bowl has flames surrounding it

metal frame

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Cow Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Ushi Black Gold DR678 coin getting alone wellVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. Representing the animals of the zodiac, this bell is in the shape of a cow. It is black with gold accents. It has a small clay ball inside and a purple string attached 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