{"product_id":"japanese-clay-bell-dorei-demon-face-vtg-tsuchi-suzu-folk-art-noto-brown-dr693","title":"Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Demon Face Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Folk Art Noto Brown DR693","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. Representing the face of an \u003cem\u003eoni\u003c\/em\u003e, a Japanese demon, this sculptural bell is brown with red and black details. The round back has some inscription. It has a small ball inside and a braided brown straw string tied at the top via a loop. \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\u003eBrown, red, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay, straw string\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1970\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscription: 能登 \u003cem\u003eNoto \u003c\/em\u003earea name in Ishikawa, 厄除 \u003cem\u003eyakuyoke \u003c\/em\u003eamulet,\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e御陣乗太鼓 gojinjo daiko (Gojinjo daiko is a traditional performing art of drum performance by some people with a demon mask and an intangible folk cultural property of Ishikawa prefecture. )\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 74 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 274 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Without string) Approx. 6 cm long x 6.8 cm wide x 7.8 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition. 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\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Arts \u0026 Decoration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256995807267,"sku":"DR693-dorei-bell","price":37.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Photoroom_20260630_112151.jpg?v=1782786130","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-ca\/products\/japanese-clay-bell-dorei-demon-face-vtg-tsuchi-suzu-folk-art-noto-brown-dr693","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}