Japanese Glass Fishing Float Ukidama Buoy Ball Vtg Bindama Small Clear Blue GF34 carving Pine and bamboo design

Pine and bamboo design

This plate has a blue sometsuke phoenix and flower design

Chip on the rim

Packed weight: 473 grams

32 cm long x 38

Japanese Glass Fishing Float Ukidama Buoy Ball Vtg Bindama Small Clear Blue GF34 carving Pine and bamboo designJapanese 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