Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Illustrated Vtg Aqua Totto Gifu Lucky Charm G278 coastline Pale green sash

Pale green sash

a full cycle is repeated

the founder of the Shindon school in Japan and a very important figure of Japanese Buddhism

Katagami printing uses a technique called resist dyeing

Kanji on the lid: real Urushi applied

Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Illustrated Vtg Aqua Totto Gifu Lucky Charm G278 coastline Pale green sashVintage 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 Otty, an otter, from the Aqua Totto aquarium in Gifu. As a good luck charm, hyotan gourds symbolize the prosperity of descendants, preventing