Vintage Japanese Fishing Float (SKU: 25D-301) -

Vintage Japanese Fishing Float - 1990s Heisei Era (25D-301)

SKU:
25D-301
$110.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 15" Diameter
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Fishing Float, 1990s, Heisei Era (SKU 25D-301)

Deep green glass ukidama encased in original working net, evoking the spirit of Japan’s coastal fisheries.

This vintage Japanese fishing float, or ukidama, features a richly toned green glass sphere held in a robust black rope harness. Once used by fishermen to keep longlines and nets buoyant at sea, it now brings authentic maritime character to interiors, with subtle bubbles, ripples, and surface wear that speak to years of practical use.

The hand-tied netting retains its handsome, slightly weathered texture, with honest fraying at several knots that enhances its wabi-sabi appeal. Whether styled as a sculptural object on the floor, grouped with other vintage Japanese fishing floats, or suspended for dramatic coastal décor, this piece offers a genuine fragment of Heisei-era seafaring life.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Heisei period, late 20th century (1990s)
  • Material: Blown glass with woven synthetic rope netting
  • Use: Traditional fishing float; now ideal for coastal, nautical, or wabi-sabi interior decoration
  • Features: Deep green vintage Japanese fishing float with intact hand-tied net; visible pontil mark and air bubbles; attractive surface patina and rope wear consistent with use
  • Dimensions: 15" Diameter
  • Condition: Very good vintage condition with light scuffs to glass and fraying to rope net, all commensurate with age and maritime use

A characterful ukidama for collectors and designers seeking an authentic touch of Japanese coastal heritage.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

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.

Additional Information
size:
15" Diameter