Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Snake Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Hebi White DR615 zenibako Design: Blue and red radish

Design: Blue and red radish

It is adorned with a black butterfly at the center

Antique Japanese Copper Yatate Sumi Inkwell And Brush

It is vermilion inside and black outside

The yellow inner fabric inside

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Snake Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Hebi White DR615 zenibako Design: Blue and red radishVintage 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 smiling snake. It is mostly white with gold and green accents. It has a small white clay ball inside and has an orange cord tied at the top via a loop. 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