Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Temari Ball Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Floral White Pink DR617 Zisha Kanji on paper amulet: 南部

Kanji on paper amulet: 南部 趣味の風鈴 nanbu shuminofurin Nanbu wind chime for hobby

8 cm long x 6 cm wide x 2

Packed Weight: 738 grams

Light brown stains along folds and on back side

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Temari Ball Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Floral White Pink DR617 Zisha Kanji on paper amulet: 南部Vtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu, in the shape of a colorful temari ball. White, pink, green, and yellow with a floral design, this ball has a smaller classic shaped dorei bell inside. 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, pink,