Japanese Ceramic Morishio Purifying Salt Plate Shinto Morijio Dish Charm Y295 figure and vines on the foot

and vines on the foot

Bell has a pattern like a human face

this tall vase is wood with a natural brown brushed lacquer finish

Stained a medium brown and brushed with a clear matte lacquer coating

Japanese Ceramic Morishio Purifying Salt Plate Shinto Morijio Dish Charm Y295 figure and vines on the footVintage Japanese Morisho Salt Plate This is a vintage Japanese ceramic morishio salt dish. Also called morijio, this large round gray plate is meant to be placed near doorways in businesses or restaurants as a means to ward off or absorb any evil or negative spirits or energy. The salt is typically arranged in a cone shape and when it becomes old or breaks apart, the salt is washed away with clean water. Gray Ceramic, pottery C1950 Item weight: 756