Japanese Glass Fishing Float Ukidama Buoy Ball Vtg Bindama Clear Light Blue GF2 inuyama yaki Round green and gold cloisonné

Round green and gold cloisonné

Packed weight: 633 grams

Item weight: 233 grams

though usually there are small fitted wooden brackets used to keep a scroll in place

This two-piece kashigata mold is carved with a lotus flower

Japanese Glass Fishing Float Ukidama Buoy Ball Vtg Bindama Clear Light Blue GF2 inuyama yaki Round green and gold cloisonnéJapanese Glass Float Fishing Buoy Made from recycled glass, Japanese blown glass floats were used in the fishing industry to help keep fishing nets, longlines, or droplines from sinking to the bottom of the sea. This float is a light blue color with natural bubbles from the glass blowing process. It has a thick nub on the bottom where the ball was sealed before cooling. Light blue Glass C1940 Item weight: 498 grams Packed weight: 898 grams Approx. 11