Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Illustrated Sake Bottle Lucky Charm Calabash G271 wild boar The gold line on the

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Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Illustrated Sake Bottle Lucky Charm Calabash G271 wild boar The gold line on theVintage 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. It has a braided red cord tied at the neck and at the mouth. This hyotan features a poem and an illustration of a man on one side. The cap (wood twig) is glued. As a good luck charm, hyotan gourds symbolize the