Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Bugaku Dancer Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Green Kimono Man DR658 tsume Design: nail-like shaped small marks

Design: nail-like shaped small marks

a panorama shot of the city from the water

and bronze embellishments

meaning flower of flowers

lidded ceramic incense container (kogo): 7 cm wide x 4 cm long x 2

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Bugaku Dancer Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Green Kimono Man DR658 tsume Design: nail-like shaped small marksVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. It is in the shape of a Bugaku dancer, and the costume is for a dance called Seigaiha. It is painted, a green garment, Ho; a purple sleeveless garment, Hanpi; and a white garment, Shitagasane. There is a Hanabishi family crest at the bottom. A white braided cord is attached at the top, and a clay ball is inside. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used