Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Kujira Whale Tsuchi-Suzu Nanki Shirahama Black DR640 zen Japanese porcelain lidded rice bowl

Japanese porcelain lidded rice bowl

This beautiful antique princess ohinasama doll decorated in green and light orange silk is the perfect addition to any existing hina set or to add gorgeous Eastern flair to any home decor

Item weight: 41 grams

7 cm tall x 18

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Kujira Whale Tsuchi-Suzu Nanki Shirahama Black DR640 zen Japanese porcelain lidded rice bowlVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. This dorei is in the shape of a grinning black whale (kujira). It has resin eyes. There is a black clay ball inside as well as a bright red string tied at the top. This is a souvenir item from Nanki Shirahama, an area in western Wakayama. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in festivals and ceremonies since the Jomon period (about 13000 to 2300