Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Vtg Sake Bottle Lucky Charm Large Calabash G269 kutani imari Item weight: 1587 grams

Item weight: 1587 grams

Bonsekibon

Purple string and tassels

Japanese words on the bottom: Grain inspection memorial

Kanji on cover: 押絵細工 (oshie zaiku/padded silk)

Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Vtg Sake Bottle Lucky Charm Large Calabash G269 kutani imari Item weight: 1587 gramsVintage Japanese Natural Gourd Bottle This Japanese naturally dried large 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 unique dark brown color (likely stained darker) and rounded curvy shape. The top is carved with a banded pattern for decoration. As a good luck charm, hyotan gourds symbolize the prosperity of descendants, preventing illness, and the success of a