Japanese Woven Bamboo Hyotan Gourd Bell Keychain Phone Strap Amulet Red JK878
Japanese Woven Bamboo Hyotan Gourd Bell Keychain Phone Strap Amulet Red JK878
Vintage Japanese Woven Bamboo Hyotan Bell Keychain
This is a vintage Japanese woven bamboo hyotan gourd bell keychain or phone strap. The thin pieces of bamboo are woven in the mutsume-ami style (hexagonal) and dyed red. The metal bell is attached to a brown string that is threaded through the top of the gourd.
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.
- Red, brown
- Bamboo, metal
- C1970
- Item weight: 4 grams
- Packed weight: 150 grams
- Approx. 2 cm long x 2 cm wide x 3 cm tall; [String] 6 cm long
- Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
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