Vintage Japanese Natural Gourd Bottle
This Japanese naturally dried large hyotan gourd is a special ticket for the Yoro Railway (Mie prefecture). It is a commemorative item for the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Yoro line. It features a classic light brown color and individual curvy shape with inscriptions on the front and the back. It has a red braided cord with tassels tied around the lid and center. It has a lid made of natural wood. There are small stones inside to keep the gourd standing for display. Hyotan gourds are not only made for storing and carrying sake and seeds but also as a good luck charm for display.
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.
- Light brown, red
- Dried gourd, wood
- C2000
- Some kanji: 養老線全通90周年記念 yorosen zentsu 90shunen kinen commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the completion of the Yoro line, ひょうたんきっぷ hyotan kippu Hyotan ticket
- Item weight: 27 grams
- Packed weight: 227 grams
- Approx. 7 cm long x 5.5 cm wide x 13 cm tall (when displayed)
- Good condition considering its age. Some marks. 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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