Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Inari Flame Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Houshu No Tama Amulet DR645 framed katagami The signature on the bottom

The signature on the bottom

It was then that sake consumption increased significantly

It has textured ridges in a band around the outside to give it a distinct wooden bucket look

We got this at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu

this piece features raised zodiac image of a black and white cow carrying bales of rice

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Inari Flame Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Houshu No Tama Amulet DR645 framed katagami The signature on the bottomVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu. This dorei is in the shape of a houshu no tama, a pear like emblem with small flames, a common symbolic feature in inari shrines across Japan. This item is carried by fox spirits and said to grant wishes. It is painted yellow, red, green, and blue with gold glitter on the flame section. There is a small brown clay ball inside as well as a red and white string tied