{"product_id":"japanese-clay-bell-dorei-hina-doll-girls-day-princess-dr625","title":"Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Hina Doll Tsuchi-Suzu Girls' Day Princess Empress DR625","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi-Suzu, in the shape of a Hina doll. The character featured is the princess\/empress in an adorable round shape and is painted blue, red, green, and black. Usually these come in a pair, the other half of the set being a princess\/empress. It has a small brown clay ball inside and a red string tied at the top. Hina Matsuri is an annual festival on the 3rd of March each year that celebrates girls with elaborate displays of dolls representing royal courts of old times.\u003cbr\u003eDorei 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.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue, red, black, green, black, white\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay, string\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKanji in gold: 寿 kotobuki (celebration, congratulations, longevity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 38 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 200 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 4.5 cm long x 4 cm wide x 4 m tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering age. Some scuff marks. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: We ship worldwide by Japan Post.  Adding this item to your cart shows you the shipping prices and options.  We combine shipping, and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arts \u0026 Decoration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41865085976611,"sku":"DR625 dorei bell","price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Clay-Bell-Dorei-Hina-Doll-Tsuchi-Suzu-Girls-Day-Princess-Empress-DR625.jpg?v=1768589847","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-au\/products\/japanese-clay-bell-dorei-hina-doll-girls-day-princess-dr625","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}