Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Pigeon Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Hato Bird White Red Green DR629 magatama Japanese porcelain Buddhist statue

Japanese porcelain Buddhist statue

legs are off the bottom base

8 cm long x 5

This teacup is lightweight and has a compact size

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Pigeon Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Hato Bird White Red Green DR629 magatama Japanese porcelain Buddhist statueVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu, in the shape of a colorful pigeon (hato). It is painted white with red, green, and yellow accents. There is a small brown clay ball inside and a red braided cord tied on its back 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 the power to