Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Tiger Yellow Red DR544 ukiyoe Japanese metal teapot

Japanese metal teapot

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This original pastel drawing on cardstock paper features the famous Temple of Heaven in Beijing

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Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Tiger Yellow Red DR544 ukiyoe Japanese metal teapotVintage 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 tiger. It is a bright yellow with classic black stripes. It has a small white clay ball inside and a braided red and white 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