Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Wild Boar Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Inoshishi DR684 Mt.Aso They pose in front of

They pose in front of a house

Some stains on the white part

The whole piece is painted in black lacquer and features distinctive gold-colored brass metal pieces adorned with a floral pattern

Kanji on bottom: Kutani Jihou 九谷示芳

The feature of this bowl

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Wild Boar Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Inoshishi DR684 Mt.Aso They pose in front ofVintage 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 wild boar (inoshishi). It is a light brown natural clay color. It has a small white clay ball inside and has a white string attached on the mane. This is a souvenir from Ise Grand Shrine. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in festivals and ceremonies since the Jomon period (about 13000