This vintage Japanese clay bell (Dorei) is a handcrafted piece featuring a natural, rustic finish and adorned with a braided straw handle.
The bell’s surface displays a red stamp seal with the location name 奧山半增坊 (Hōkō-ji) from Shizuoka. It’s written 魔除 (mayoke) from the backside which means “protection against evil” or “warding off evil spirits.”
Dorei is a traditional handcrafted bell made from clay or ceramic, these bells produce a soft, pleasant sound when shaken. Often sold at shrines or festivals as charms to ward off evil and bring good fortune.
The sound of the bell is believed to purify the surrounding environment and attract positive
