Vintage Japanese Natural Gourd Bottle
This Japanese naturally dried hyotan gourd was not only made for storing and carrying sake and seeds but also as a good luck charm for display. It features a natural brown color and rounded curvy shape. This hyotan features a hand-drawn illustration of a character called Papa Mekon (a Mekong giant catfish) from the Aqua Totto aquarium in Gifu.
As a good luck charm, hyotan gourds symbolize the prosperity of descendants, preventing illness, and the success of a business. These gourds are also known to be hung at the entrance of a building with the lid off to protect entrants and the home from bad luck.
- Brown, orange, blue
- Dried gourd
- C1970
- Characters: アクア・トトぎふ Aqua Totto Gifu, メコンオオナマズ Mekong giant catfish, パパメコン Papa Mekon
- Item weight: 27 grams
- Packed weight: 250 grams
- Approx. 6.5 cm wide x 18.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering its age. Natural markings/stains. String is tight. Cannot stand on its own. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya
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