{"product_id":"japanese-clay-bell-dorei-kitahachi-traveler-dr576","title":"Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Kitahachi Traveler Hizakurige DR576","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 a man wearing a big round yellow object on his chest and a green hat, this bell has a round shape. The man is likely a character named Kitahachi, one of the two travelers from the book \"Tokaidochu Hizakurige\". This dorei has a small clay ball inside and a braided orange string tied at the top. A paper with inscriptions is attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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\u003eLight gray, yellow, green, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay, string, paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome characters on paper: 喜多八 Kitahachi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight:  68 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 268 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Without string) Approx. 5 cm long x 4.5 cm wide x 6.8 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition. Some stains on paper. Some marks. Discoloration on string. 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":40878958116899,"sku":"DR576 dorei bell","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Clay-Bell-Dorei-Vtg-Tsuchi-Suzu-Kitahachi-Traveler-Hizakurige-DR576.jpg?v=1752189299","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-ca\/products\/japanese-clay-bell-dorei-kitahachi-traveler-dr576","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}