Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Yamadera Temple Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Tanuki Yellow DR677 dots which are the training name

which are the training name for Bosatsu

Packed weight: 4050 grams

This iron bell is shaped like a owl

This is a vintage Japanese electric lantern

Some aging on the metal parts

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Yamadera Temple Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Tanuki Yellow DR677 dots which are the training nameVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu, is in the shape of a tree trunk with a little tanuki (raccoon dog) head sticking out. The kanji on the bottom reads "Yamadera" (mountain temple) which is a scenic temple found in Yamagata Prefecture. There is a red string attached at the top. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in festivals and ceremonies since the Jomon period (about 13000 to