Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Ceramic Doll Drifting Ship Jofukuji Amulet Hokusai Design: Leaf pattern

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Ceramic Doll Drifting Ship Jofukuji Amulet Hokusai Design: Leaf patternVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. This bell commemorates the 150th anniversary of the rescue of the adrift Shojo Maru by the British ship Forester in the Edo period. 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

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