Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Buddha Face Buddhist Black Green DR586 Arita ware Packed weight: 929 grams

Packed weight: 929 grams

Small chips off the top edges of some pieces

This single panel kashigata mold is carved with the design of a pair of chrysanthemums (kiku)

Packed weight: 774 grams

Missing edge

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Buddha Face Buddhist Black Green DR586 Arita ware Packed weight: 929 gramsVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei. Representing the Buddha's face, this dorei is black and green with some gold paint. It has a small ball inside and a braided gold string tied at the top. A paper was attached, but it is torn. 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