Japanese Natural Hyotan Gourd Vintage Sake Bottle Jurojin Seven Lucky Gods Lid
This Japanese naturally dried large 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 classic light brown colour and individual curvy shape with an etched design of Jurojin, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (shichifukujin). Jurojin is a god of longevity, happiness and wealth. He is often depicted with a small deer. It has a yellow silk braided cord with tassels tied around the lid and centre. It has a lid in the form of a lacquered piece of a tree branch. The lid is curved much like the head of Jurojin’s staff. There are small stones inside to keep the gourd standing for display, however, they can be removed by request for a more economic shipping cost.
As a good luck charm, hyotan gourds symbolise the prosperity of descendants, preventing illness, and the success of a business. These gourds are also known to be hung at the entrance of a building with the lid off to protect entrants and the home from bad luck.
Light brown
Dried gourd, wood, stone
Kanji (fukurokuju, luck, wealth, prosperity)
C1970
Weight: 256grams
Approx size: 15cm wide x 37cm tall
Good condition considering its age. Natural markings/stains. Wear and tear due to age.
Acquired at the famous Osu antique market in Nagoya
This Japanese naturally dried large 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 classic light brown colour and individual curvy shape with an etched design of Jurojin, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (shichifukujin). Jurojin is a god of longevity, happiness and wealth. He is often depicted with a small deer. It has a yellow silk braided cord with tassels tied around the lid and centre. It has a lid in the form of a lacquered piece of a tree branch. The lid is curved much like the head of Jurojin’s staff. There are small stones inside to keep the gourd standing for display, however, they can be removed by request for a more economic shipping cost.
As a good luck charm, hyotan gourds symbolise the prosperity of descendants, preventing illness, and the success of a business. These gourds are also known to be hung at the entrance of a building with the lid off to protect entrants and the home from bad luck.
Light brown
Dried gourd, wood, stone
Kanji (fukurokuju, luck, wealth, prosperity)
C1970
Weight: 256grams
Approx size: 15cm wide x 37cm tall
Good condition considering its age. Natural markings/stains. Wear and tear due to age.
Acquired at the famous Osu antique market in Nagoya
This Japanese naturally dried large 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 classic light brown colour and individual curvy shape with an etched design of Jurojin, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (shichifukujin). Jurojin is a god of longevity, happiness and wealth. He is often depicted with a small deer. It has a yellow silk braided cord with tassels tied around the lid and centre. It has a lid in the form of a lacquered piece of a tree branch. The lid is curved much like the head of Jurojin’s staff. There are small stones inside to keep the gourd standing for display, however, they can be removed by request for a more economic shipping cost.
As a good luck charm, hyotan gourds symbolise the prosperity of descendants, preventing illness, and the success of a business. These gourds are also known to be hung at the entrance of a building with the lid off to protect entrants and the home from bad luck.
Light brown
Dried gourd, wood, stone
Kanji (fukurokuju, luck, wealth, prosperity)
C1970
Weight: 256grams
Approx size: 15cm wide x 37cm tall
Good condition considering its age. Natural markings/stains. Wear and tear due to age.
Acquired at the famous Osu antique market in Nagoya