Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Amulet Poem Tanka Temple Flower DR548 tanuki this katagami stencil with silk

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing is decorated with Japanese water irises and plum blossoms

called Meiji Sanji Shichihachi-nen Jugun Kisho

also known as chataku

Packed weight: 592 grams

Packed weight: 736 grams

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Amulet Poem Tanka Temple Flower DR548 tanuki this katagami stencil with silkVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei. It features a floral design with a Japanese poem Tanka by Kakinomotono Hitomaro . A temple name is on it. It has a white clay ball inside and a braided red string cord tied at the top. 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 said to have the power to ward off evil