Vintage Japanese Fishing Float - 1990s Heisei Era (25D-322)

Vintage Japanese Fishing Float, 1990s, Heisei Era (SKU 25D-322)

Hand-blown green glass ukidama with original rope harness from Japan’s coastal fisheries

This vintage Japanese fishing float, or ukidama, is crafted from thick green glass and wrapped in a traditional hand-tied hemp-style net. Once used by fishermen to keep their drift nets buoyant on the open sea, it now brings an authentic maritime accent to interiors, evoking the quiet harbors and rugged shores of coastal Japan.

The float shows the subtle irregularities, air bubbles, and waviness characteristic of hand-blown glass, while the rope harness is richly textured with tight, symmetrical knots and a practical carrying loop. Beautiful displayed in a window, on a shelf, or as part of a nautical vignette, this Heisei-era piece adds genuine Japanese fishing heritage to any coastal or wabi-sabi inspired space.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1990s, Heisei period
• Material: Hand-blown glass with natural fiber rope net
• Use: Traditional fishing float (ukidama), now decorative coastal / nautical interior piece
• Features: Green glass sphere with visible bubbles and swirl marks; intact rope harness with intricate knotwork; hanging loop and tasselled rope tail; classic vintage Japanese fishing float character
• Dimensions: 10 1/2" Diameter
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear to rope consistent with age and use

A timeless fragment of Japan’s maritime past, ready to anchor your coastal decor with authentic character.

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.