Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Red Oni Demon Face Black Gold DR588 orin Japanese bamboo carved flower vase

Japanese bamboo carved flower vase

and brown glaze around the rim

Light stain

Hand-written Kanji letters: Sake shop name 速水酒造店 (Hayami shuzo ten)

this beautiful little shallow oval basket is the perfect addition to any home or office decor

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Red Oni Demon Face Black Gold DR588 orin Japanese bamboo carved flower vaseVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei. Representing the face of an oni, a Japanese demon, it is black and red with white and gold details. It has a small ball inside and a braided red string tied at the top. Dorei 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. Black,