Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Dragon Phoenix Kirin Turtle Brown DR595 weights this Ise katagami stencil uses

this Ise katagami stencil uses the traditional Japanese pattern called hishi

especially on last pages (text is readable) and on cover

The design of the zodiac symbol white rooster

Kanji on the paper bag: 紫絡子 purple rakusu

It can also be used for storing small books or prayer beads

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Dragon Phoenix Kirin Turtle Brown DR595 weights this Ise katagami stencil usesVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell or dorei. Illustrated a dragon, a phoenix, a kirin, and a turtle, respectively painted in white, red, green, and black, it is brown and has a round shape. It has a small ball inside and a braided string 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