Vintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei
This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. It is in the shape of a monkey wearing clothes and holding a baby monkey in its arms. It is dark brown with orange, black, white and red for the face and hat details. It has a white clay ball inside and a braided red string cord tied at the top. According to the inscriptions on the back, this clay bell is an amulet to protect one's house.
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.
- Dark brown, red, orange, black
- Clay, string
- C1970
- Inscriptions: 日枝神社 Hie Shrine, 鎮宅守 chintakuju amulet for house proctection
- Item weight: 51 grams
- Packed weight: 251 grams
- Approx. 4.5 cm long x 4.5 cm wide x 6.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Some scuff marks and white spots where paint is missing. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan
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