Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Hariko Cow Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Ushi DR619 oval Brown lacquer on edges is

Brown lacquer on edges is worn or flaked in some areas

41 cm long x 31

The facial expression is innocent and playful

gray with white brush stroke

Packed Weight: 215 grams

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Hariko Cow Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Ushi DR619 oval Brown lacquer on edges isVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu, in the shape of a hariko (paper mache) bobblehead cow, a common decoration symbolizing the zodiac. It is a purple gray color with hand painted black and gold accents. There is a small white clay ball inside, and it has a braided purple string tied at the top via a loop. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in festivals and ceremonies since the Jomon