Japanese Iron Bell Dorei Karasu Tengu Tetsurin Yokai Folklore Black Red DR642
Japanese Iron Bell Dorei Karasu Tengu Tetsurin Yokai Folklore Black Red DR642
Vtg Japanese Iron Bell
This is a vintage Japanese iron bell, or tetsurin, in the shape the head of a karasu tengu, a character out of yokai folklore. It mostly black with a red face and gold eyes. There is a faded purple cord tied to the top. Often confused with red tengu, yokai with red faces, wings, and a prominent long nose, karasu tengu are depicted as servants or minions to red tengu. There are three glass marbles inside.
- Red, black
- Iron string
- Kanji on back: 大山 Oyama
- C1970
- Item weight: 432 grams
- Packed weight: 600 grams
- Approx. 8.5 cm long x 5.5 cm wide x 7.5 m tall
- Good condition considering age. Cord is faded. Some scuff marks and discoloration. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya
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