Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Red Oni Demon Face Black Gold DR588 orin Cracked on the lid

Cracked on the lid

Slightly stains on the Kakejiku

Light stain

The wood's natural knots and rings are the main features of this piece

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Red Oni Demon Face Black Gold DR588 orin Cracked on the lidVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei. Representing the face of an oni, a Japanese demon, it is black and red with white and gold details. It has a small ball inside and a braided red string tied at the top. 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. Black,