Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Bugaku Dancer Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Green Kimono Man DR658 tsume and bronze embellishments

and bronze embellishments

Vtg Japanese Wastewater Receptacle for Tea Ceremony

Item Weight: 3100 grams

Packed weight: 710 grams

meaning flower of flowers

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Bugaku Dancer Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Green Kimono Man DR658 tsume and bronze embellishmentsVtg 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