Antique/Ancient*
Japanese Wooden Fishing Float
Lot of 5
Japanese Wood-Burned, Carved or Hand-Inked/Painted Branded Kanji Marks
Slat-Style
Weathered by Years of Sun & Sea Exposure
Marine Matter: Dried Fish Scales**
Approx. Measurement:
6.25-7.5" Length
2 - 2.5" Width
* Wooden net floats predate glass floats. They are referred to by Japanese float expert, Walt Pich, as "ancient".
** These slats were also used as the fishing boat's product marker at the docks - hence the frequency with which dried fish scales are present.
Condition Notes:
Primitive,
Shabby following exposure to sand and sea,
Marine debris: dried fish scales.
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