Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Illustrated Vtg Aqua Totto Gifu Lucky Charm G273 Calligraphy Water Dropper Although most of the backing

Although most of the backing paper is torn and missing

Kanji says: Awaji island

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dimension: 73 cm long x 7

Grapevine design

Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Illustrated Vtg Aqua Totto Gifu Lucky Charm G273 Calligraphy Water Dropper Although most of the backingVintage 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 Papa Mekon (a Mekong giant catfish) from the Aqua Totto aquarium in Gifu. As a good luck charm, hyotan gourds symbolize the prosperity of