Vintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei
This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. This bell is shaped like an ogre (oni) head and with the straw hair, resembles namahage oni which are famous in Akita Prefecture. The bell is brown and green. It has a small brown clay ball inside. There is a hole at the top to loop a string through.
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.
- Brown, green
- Clay
- C1960
- Item weight: 73 grams
- Packed weight: 273 grams
- Approx. 6 cm long x 5 cm wide x 6.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Scuff marks and discoloration. Straw hair flaking. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya
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