Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Snake Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Hebi White DR685 shirakawago the backside is white with

the backside is white with a floral pattern while the front is also white with an embroidered tree with purple flowers

Japanese wooden lacquered bento box

which are for hanging the vase

This item comes with the original box

yer rather abstract floral design

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Snake Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Hebi White DR685 shirakawago the backside is white withVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. Representing the animals of the zodiac, this bell is in the shape of a snake. It is mostly white with red plum blossoms and green pine needle and specks of gold. It has a small clay ball inside and a 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