Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Pair Okame Hyottoko People Face DR583 banquet 5 cm long x 1-4

5 cm long x 1-4 cm wide x 21

brushed with a clear lacquer coat

39 cm long x 31

Packed weight: 2335 grams

Vtg Japanese Porcelain Lidded Bowl W/ Box

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Pair Okame Hyottoko People Face DR583 banquet 5 cm long x 1-4Vintage Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a pair of vintage Japanese clay bells or dorei. Each representing a face, this pair consists of a woman's face, or okame, and a man's face with his mouth skewed, called hyottoko in Japanese. Each has a small ball inside and they are attached thank to a braided light brown string tied at the top. There are characters on the back. Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in festivals and ceremonies