{"product_id":"japanese-clay-bell-dorei-mushikiri-tsuchi-suzu-child-temple-amulet-red-dr648","title":"Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Amulet Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Child Mushikiri Temple Red DR648","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or \u003cem\u003edorei\u003c\/em\u003e. This red bell is shaped like a Mokugyo, a Buddhist drum. There are inscriptions on both sides. It has a small clay ball inside, a braided green string attached, and a paper tag at the top.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, black, gold, green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay, string\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1970\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscription and paper tag: 虫切 \u003cem\u003emushikiri \u003c\/em\u003eamulet \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eto seal the 'kan-no-mushi' (imaginary insects believed to cause children's night crying and tantrums), \u003c\/span\u003e深大寺 \u003cem\u003eJindaiji \u003c\/em\u003etemple name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight:  15 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 215 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 10 cm long x 4.5 cm wide x 8 cm 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 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe 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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arts \u0026 Decoration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41897513549859,"sku":"DR648 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-Amulet-Vtg-Tsuchi-Suzu-Child-Mushikiri-Temple-Red-DR648.jpg?v=1770806565","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-au\/products\/japanese-clay-bell-dorei-mushikiri-tsuchi-suzu-child-temple-amulet-red-dr648","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}