Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Rabbit White Red DR557 setsubun 164 cm long x 52

164 cm long x 52

It has rich purple tassels with a gold accent under layer

* Title on cover: 現代書道講座 gendai shodo koza Modern Calligraphy Course

30 cm long x 6 cm wide x 6

ready for easy framing

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Rabbit White Red DR557 setsubun 164 cm long x 52Vintage 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 rabbit. It is a white. It has a small white clay ball inside and a braided red and white string tied at the top. 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