Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Atami Baien Plum Garden Vtg Amulet Blue DR4 chawan Kanji on the bowl: Hatsugama

Kanji on the bowl: Hatsugama (First kiln)

Packed weight 2550 grams

5 cm wide x 38

it should be a nice addition to your tool chest

Kanji on the fan: Kitanagamori agricultural cooperative (Gifu)

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Tsuchi-Suzu Atami Baien Plum Garden Vtg Amulet Blue DR4 chawan Kanji on the bowl: HatsugamaVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. A piece of paper is attached to the top of the bell, and it says "Atami Baien cray Bell". This bell design is blue on top, with pink and white plum blossoms on the body. 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