Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Snake Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Hebi White DR685 shirakawago the backside is white with

the backside is white with a floral pattern while the front is also white with an embroidered tree with purple flowers

Japanese wooden lacquered bento box

This item comes with the original box

吉 Yoshi (吉 surrounded by a circle

Item weight:  290 grams

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Snake Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Hebi White DR685 shirakawago the backside is white withVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. Representing the animals of the zodiac, this bell is in the shape of a snake. It is mostly white with red plum blossoms and green pine needle and specks of gold. It has a small clay ball inside and a 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