Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Illustrated Vtg Aqua Totto Gifu Lucky Charm G279 Brown Japanese bamboo saucer or Chataku

Japanese bamboo saucer or Chataku

Pink and yellow roses

these chataku are handwoven with thin strips of bamboo and are lightweight

black stone: 22 mm wide x 3 mm thick

Some scratches and dark markings

Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Illustrated Vtg Aqua Totto Gifu Lucky Charm G279 Brown Japanese bamboo saucer or ChatakuVintage 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 Masshu, a satsukimasu salmon, from the Aqua Totto aquarium in Gifu. As a good luck charm, hyotan gourds symbolize the prosperity of descendants,