Japanese Glass Fishing Float Ukidama Buoy Ball Vtg Bindama Clear Light Blue GF8 hikeshi Words on the box: Traditional

Words on the box: Traditional crafts Hida Shunkei-Nuri

This vintage lidded rectangular box is made for a flower basket vase

This Kobach has a kanji signature that reads ''Juzan

and year of birth engraved on the tablet

Japanese Glass Fishing Float Ukidama Buoy Ball Vtg Bindama Clear Light Blue GF8 hikeshi Words on the box: TraditionalJapanese 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 often used as decoration. This float is a light blue color with natural bubbles and ripples from the glass blowing process. It has a thick nub on the bottom where the ball