Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Lantern Vtg Kanji White Amulet DR476 kokeshi Brown and gray vertical lines

Brown and gray vertical lines

shortest:66 cm long x   42 cm wide

there are usually two wooden brackets used for securing a scroll in place

2 wide  x 3

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Lantern Vtg Kanji White Amulet DR476 kokeshi Brown and gray vertical linesVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. The design of lantern. It is a lantern shaped bell that can be used as a room decoration or an ornament. 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. The Kanji characters say castle town , Izushi , and good luck .