Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Tora Tiger Cute White Gold DR540
Vintage Japanese Zodiac Animal Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei. It is shaped like a tiger, one of the twelve animals in the Japanese zodiac (eto). It is white with gold stripes and black eyes and nose. It has a white clay ball inside and a braided red string cord tied at the top. There are inscriptions on the back. 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. White, gold, black, red Clay, string C1970 Inscriptions: 西宮神社 Nishinomiya Shrine Item weight: 55 grams Packed weight: 255 grams Approx. 6.5 cm long x 4 cm wide x 5.5 cm tall Good condition considering age. Scuff marks. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully. This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping. About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Vintage Japanese Zodiac Animal Clay Bell Dorei
This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or
dorei
. It is shaped like a tiger, one of the twelve animals in the Japanese zodiac (
eto
). It is white with gold stripes and black eyes and nose. It has a white clay ball inside and a braided red string cord tied at the top. There are inscriptions on the back.
Dorei bells have a long history and have been uséd 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.
White, gold, black, red
Clay, string
C1970
Inscriptions: 西宮神社 Nishinomiya Shrine
Item weight: 55 grams
Packed weight: 255 grams
Approx. 6.5 cm long x 4 cm wide x 5.5 cm tall
Good condition considering age. Scuff marks. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan
Shipping
: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping.
About Us:
We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions, please contact us.
