Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Amulet Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Child Mushikiri Temple Red DR648 electrical work Possibly a Satsuma rebellion war

Possibly a Satsuma rebellion war (Seinan war) painting

Characters on the lid: 新元号平成施行記念 celebration for the start of the new era Heisei

Discoloration and dirt on the handle

This is a Japanese antique porcelain sake bottle

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Amulet Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Child Mushikiri Temple Red DR648 electrical work Possibly a Satsuma rebellion warVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. This red bell is shaped like a Mokugyo, a Buddhist drum. There are inscriptions on both sides. It has a small clay ball inside, a braided green string attached, and a paper tag 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