Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Vtg Sake Bottle Lucky Charm Calabash Brown G283
Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Vtg Sake Bottle Lucky Charm Calabash Brown G283
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 lacquered brown coating and rounded curvy shape. It has a braided purple cord tied at the neck with two large tassels and a wooden stopper at the top.
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, purple
- Dried gourd
- C1970
- Item weight: 63 grams
- Packed weight: 400 grams
- Approx. 9 cm wide x 20 cm tall
- Good condition considering its age. Natural markings/stains. Fading and damage on cord. 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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