Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Ceramic Sake Bottle Vtg Chushingura Amulet light brown 180 photos

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This is a vintage Japanese toothpick for sweets at the tea ceremony

Metal ring on the wooden handle、which is for preventing cracks by hitting with a hammer

Antique Japanese Wooden Mizuoke Bucket

Tray box for tea ceremony

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Ceramic Sake Bottle Vtg Chushingura Amulet light brown 180 photosVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. A bell in the shape of a sake bottle. The name of the person in the Chushingura story, Genzo Akagaki, and many other samurai names are written. 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 spirits. Japanese ceramic doll