Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Illustrated Sake Bottle Lucky Charm Calabash G271 wild boar This vintage Japanese hanging scroll

This vintage Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku or makimono) represents Daikoku

Shaved design with shades of Ki Seto glaze

It is considered one of the "Three Views of Japan"

Replaced by aluminum and lightweight plastics and foam

Plank on lid a little loose

Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Illustrated Sake Bottle Lucky Charm Calabash G271 wild boar This vintage Japanese hanging scrollVintage 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