Japanese Glass Fishing Float Ukidama Buoy Ball Vtg Bindama Rope Small Blue GF12 Mino Black rectangle shape

Black rectangle shape

Painting by Jakucho Setouchi

With a classic black and red color and a gold makie design of pine needles

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Katakuchi Serving Bowl

marks and scratches

Japanese Glass Fishing Float Ukidama Buoy Ball Vtg Bindama Rope Small Blue GF12 Mino Black rectangle shapeJapanese 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. Replaced by aluminum and lightweight plastics and foam, these buoys are now often used as decoration. This small float is a clear blue color with natural bubbles and ripples from the glass blowing process. It has a thick nub on the bottom