Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Spotted Crab Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Ise Shima Akamongani DR638 Kobachi This is a pair of

This is a pair of Japanese Buddhist altar rice offering cups known as Buppanki

Little crack on the rim

Great Japanese Teacher named Saint Kobo

Square shape basket with handle

Koden book

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Spotted Crab Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Ise Shima Akamongani DR638 Kobachi This is a pair ofVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. This dorei is in the shape of a cute spotted reef crab (akamongani). It is a peach orange color with prominent red spots. One the back side is an impression of kanji that reveal this souvenir item is from the Ise Shima area in Mie Prefecture. There is a small white clay ball inside as well as a faded purple string tied at the top. Dorei bells have a long history