Japanese Glass Fishing Float Ukidama Buoy Ball Vtg Bindama Clear Light Blue GF7 bunchin Packed weight: 8500 grams

Packed weight: 8500 grams

this handcrafted hagoita (decorated wooden paddle usually used for games during New Year) depicts a dancer carrying a traditional shishi lion puppet

It is a green agate stone bead

Varnish is worn along edges

Japanese Glass Fishing Float Ukidama Buoy Ball Vtg Bindama Clear Light Blue GF7 bunchin Packed weight: 8500 gramsJapanese 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