Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Mouse Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Nezumi White DR683 lacquer box Vtg Japanese Kutani Ware Ceramic

Vtg Japanese Kutani Ware Ceramic Teacup Yunomi

It is used during Hina Matsuri (Girl's Day) in the gorgeous displays of dolls

Oshigata (Inka stamp)design

The bottom of the cup is signed with the Gyokusen Kiln

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Mouse Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Nezumi White DR683 lacquer box Vtg Japanese Kutani Ware CeramicVintage 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 mouse. It is mostly white with a painted pink plum blossom on one side. It has a small clay ball inside and a blue string attached at the side. 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