Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Oni Devil Red Gold Buddhist Service DR575 fireworks Tassels are faded/stained

Tassels are faded/stained

Kanji letters on the box lid: Hina doll accessory

This is a vintage Japanese Buddhist five-pronged handbell

Packed weight: 459 grams

This particular fan features a vine of bright blue morning glories

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Oni Devil Red Gold Buddhist Service DR575 fireworks Tassels are faded/stainedVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. This bell is shaped like an ogre (oni) head with straw hair. The bell is red and gold. It has a small white clay ball inside and a braided red string tied at the top. Kanji letters are on the backside of the head. 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