Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Kaeru Frog Clay Doll Vtg Hida Gifu Amulet D snow blue and gray color

blue and gray color

Small vase for single flower vase

Japanese Ceramic Teapot Kyusu

Uchishiki for temple main hall

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Kaeru Frog Clay Doll Vtg Hida Gifu Amulet D snow blue and gray colorVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. It is a folk craft of Hida, Gifu Prefecture, a frog shape Dorei bell. 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. Japanese ceramic doll bell, Dorei Ceramic ball inside Word on the bell: Hida Amulet Clay, string