Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Thatched Roof House Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Shirakawago DR673 aizu-nuri Old tape mark on the

Old tape mark on the lid

Base: some lacquer peels

Gold embroideries of family crests

This Japanese vintage paper hanging scroll (wakikake) represents Kanzan Egen

Light damage on yellow cover

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Thatched Roof House Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Shirakawago DR673 aizu-nuri Old tape mark on theVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu, is in the shape of a traditional thatched roof Japanese house (kayabuki minka). Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture is known for these homes and is a popular UNESCO World Heritage site. There is a hole at the top for a string. 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