Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Monkey Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Saru Brown DR605 countryside Kelp in Japanese cuisine symbolizes

Kelp in Japanese cuisine symbolizes good fortune and happiness and its similarity to the word yorokobu which means happiness or celebrate

90 cm long x 53 cm wide

Vintage Japanese Lacquered Bamboo Rantai Box

It is red and brown

The entire design features a male and female pheasant

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Monkey Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Saru Brown DR605 countryside Kelp in Japanese cuisine symbolizesVintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, or dorei. Representing the animals of the zodiac, this bell is in the shape of a curious monkey. It is a a light brown color with textured ridges resembling hair and has black beady eyes. It has a small light brown clay ball inside. 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