{"product_id":"japanese-clay-bell-dorei-hiking-boots-tsuchi-suzu-bird-dr695","title":"Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Hiking Boot Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Kurobe Ptarmigan Bird DR695","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. It is in the shape of a hiking boot. It is mostly off-white with a brown bottom, Kanji characters, and a bird of \u003cspan\u003eptarmigan \u003c\/span\u003eand mountains. It has a white clay ball inside and a red string tied like a shoelace 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\u003eOff-white, brown, red, black, green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay, string\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKanji: 黒部峡谷 \u003cem\u003ekurobe kyokoku\u003c\/em\u003e name of canyon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 72 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 272 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 7.8 cm long x 4.2 cm wide x 5.5 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering age.  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 do 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":43257019498531,"sku":"DR695-dorei-bell","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Photoroom_20260630_124426.jpg?v=1782791077","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-ca\/products\/japanese-clay-bell-dorei-hiking-boots-tsuchi-suzu-bird-dr695","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}