Vintage Japanese Ukidama Fishing Float - 1980s Showa Era (25D-058)

Vintage Japanese Ukidama Fishing Float, 1980s, Showa Era (SKU 25D-058)

Hand-blown emerald-green glass float in original working net

This vintage Japanese fishing float, or ukidama, features a rich emerald-green glass body cradled in its original rope harness. Once used by coastal fishermen to keep longlines and nets afloat, it now brings authentic maritime character and a soft, oceanic glow to interiors when displayed near natural light.

The thick glass shows subtle waviness, seed bubbles, and tooling lines typical of mid–late Showa-era production, while the pale rope netting retains a pleasing, timeworn texture. Whether hung in a window, grouped with other Japanese glass fishing floats, or styled as a sculptural accent, this piece offers a genuine fragment of seafaring history.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, circa 1980s
• Material: Hand-blown glass with rope netting
• Use: Traditional fishing float; now ideal for coastal décor or nautical display
• Features: Emerald-green Japanese glass fishing float; original knotted rope net; visible mold and tooling lines; textured surface with small bubbles and minor scuffs from use
• Dimensions: 13" Diameter
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and maritime use; no cracks observed

A classic Showa-era ukidama that brings the quiet romance of Japan’s working sea to any coastal-inspired space.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.