Japanese Glass Fishing Float Ukidama Buoy Ball Vtg Bindama Rope Small Blue GF16 Sometsuke Design: Small circles pattern

Design: Small circles pattern

Item Weight: 527 grams

Kanji meaning: name of sake shop

Wear tear due to age

Item Weight: 133 grams

Japanese Glass Fishing Float Ukidama Buoy Ball Vtg Bindama Rope Small Blue GF16 Sometsuke Design: Small circles patternJapanese 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