Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Lantern Vtg Kanji White Amulet DR476 Wood It is a hand-drawn blurred

It is a hand-drawn blurred pattern design that was popular in Japan around 1950-60

This is a Japanese antique porcelain bowl or Hachi

Item weight: 700 grams

Item weight: 120grams

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Lantern Vtg Kanji White Amulet DR476 Wood It is a hand-drawn blurredVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. The design of lantern. It is a lantern shaped bell that can be used as a room decoration or an ornament. 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. The Kanji characters say castle town , Izushi , and good luck .