Japanese Glass Fishing Float Ukidama Buoy Ball Vtg Bindama Rope Small Blue GF12 vases It has some discreet writings

It has some discreet writings on the front and the back is blank

The umbrella part is made of muted gold paper wrapped around toothpicks with thin wire holding it all together

Packed Weight: 1278 grams

meaning: Niwada might be the place name or the family name

Japanese Glass Fishing Float Ukidama Buoy Ball Vtg Bindama Rope Small Blue GF12 vases It has some discreet writingsJapanese Glass Float Fishing Buoy Made from recycled glass, Japanese blown glass floats were used in the fishing industry to help keep fishing nets, longlines, or droplines from sinking to the bottom of the sea. Replaced by aluminum and lightweight plastics and foam, these buoys are now often used as decoration. This small float is a clear blue color with natural bubbles and ripples from the glass blowing process. It has a thick nub on the bottom