Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Shishi Lion Brown Lucky Charm DR541 drying basket it has eight sides and

it has eight sides and stands on a similarly shaped pedestal

It is likely a jar that contained takomeshi

a tea bowl for summer (Chawan):14 cm wide x 6 cm tall

The inside of the box features two fixed wooden brackets used for securing a scroll in place

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Shishi Lion Brown Lucky Charm DR541 drying basket it has eight sides andVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. It is in the shape of the head of a Lion or Shishi, which is believed to be a charm against evil spirits. The backside Kanji means warding off bad luck. The bell is brown, blue around the eyes, and red on the lip. The string is straw. It has a small brown clay ball inside. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in festivals and ceremonies since the Jomon