Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Vtg Face Saigoku Pilgrimage Ceramic Amulet DR454 makie Item weight: 1168 grams

Item weight: 1168 grams

picture: paper

Japanese wooden jewelry box

122 cm long x  31 cm wide (ends) x 25 cm wide (paper)

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Vtg Face Saigoku Pilgrimage Ceramic Amulet DR454 makie Item weight: 1168 gramsVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. This bell is a shaped woman wearing a hat. The bell says Saigoku Pilgrimage No. 10, Mimuroto Temple. The Saigoku Pilgrimage is Japan's oldest pilgrimage and involves visiting 33 temples and "Fudasho" in five prefectures, including Nara, Kyoto, Hyogo, Wakayama, and Gifu, to pray for Kannon. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in festivals and