Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Monkey Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Saru Brown DR605 lacquerware and a large striker with

and a large striker with an animal skin suede head

outside: 13x 23

This is a Japanese clutch wallet with a woven dark blue and beige pattern on the outside as well as blue faux leather accents

The main kanji character in this piece is the character for dragon

Bottom piece on the wooden part is broken on one side

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Monkey Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Saru Brown DR605 lacquerware and a large striker withVintage 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 curious monkey. It is a a light brown color with textured ridges resembling hair and has black beady eyes. It has a small light brown clay ball inside. 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