Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Horse Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Uma White DR661 rock Some insect damage on back

Some insect damage on back side

This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) features an illustration of two Japanese gods on the top and a vertical calligraphed text on the bottom

Item weight:  647 grams

It features a beautiful gold

Packed weight: 628 grams

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Horse Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Zodiac Animal Uma White DR661 rock Some insect damage on backVintage 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 horse (uma). It is mostly white with orange, green, and gold accents. It has a small white clay ball inside and has an orange string attached on the mane. There is a black stamp on one side that says "Taga Shrine". Taga Taisha is a Shinto shrine in Shiga Prefecture. Dorei bells have a long history and