Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Spotted Crab Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Ise Shima Akamongani DR638 Yellow Kanji on front: "Don't give

Kanji on front: "Don't give up"

This piece is promotional goods given by politician Niwa Kyuushou

Glaze imperfections from production

this particular statue can also be called komainu or Shisa (Okinawa)

It is made of two or more layers of handmade mulberry paper laminated together and waterproofed with persimmon tannin

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Spotted Crab Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Ise Shima Akamongani DR638 Yellow Kanji on front: "Don't giveVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. This dorei is in the shape of a cute spotted reef crab (akamongani). It is a peach orange color with prominent red spots. One the back side is an impression of kanji that reveal this souvenir item is from the Ise Shima area in Mie Prefecture. There is a small white clay ball inside as well as a faded purple string tied at the top. Dorei bells have a long history