Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Mouse Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Nezumi White DR603 candle 伊豆國守護代 izunokuni shugodai lord of

伊豆國守護代 izunokuni shugodai lord of Izunokuni

Some light staining on backing and matting

Warm colors make this plate

May have some light discoloration and staining

[Outside] 31 cm long x 17 cm wide x 8 cm tall

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Mouse Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Nezumi White DR603 candle 伊豆國守護代 izunokuni shugodai lord ofVintage 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 small mouse. It is a white with red accents. It has a small white clay ball inside and a braided white string attached 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 said to have