Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Spotted Crab Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Ise Shima Akamongani DR638 Yellow This piece is promotional goods

This piece is promotional goods given by politician Niwa Kyuushou

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

Packed weight: 828 grams

Key-shaped plate

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

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Spotted Crab Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Ise Shima Akamongani DR638 Yellow This piece is promotional goodsVtg 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