Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Bugaku Dancer Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Green Kimono Man DR658 tsume Antique Japanese Clay Doll Statue

Antique Japanese Clay Doll Statue Ningyo

Some small scratches

and bronze embellishments

and it is wonderful as an accent to the bowl

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Bugaku Dancer Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Green Kimono Man DR658 tsume Antique Japanese Clay Doll StatueVtg 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