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 Roggy, a frog, 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, green, orange
- Dried gourd
- C1970
- Characters: アクア・トトぎふ Aqua Totto Gifu, カエル frog, ロギー Roggy
- Item weight: 14 grams
- Packed weight: 250 grams
- Approx. 5.5 cm wide x 13.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering its age. Natural markings/stains. Some discoloration on string. String is tight. Does not 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, Japan
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