Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Illustrated Vtg Aqua Totto Gifu Lucky Charm G273 countryside Brown white

Brown white

This item is a vintage printed reproduction of calligraphy by Rin Bunsho

Design: flowers and leaves

The age of the pottery can be roughly understood by looking at the bottom

Small chips on top edge

Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Illustrated Vtg Aqua Totto Gifu Lucky Charm G273 countryside Brown whiteVintage 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