Japanese Hyotan Gourd Obidome Vtg Netsuke Brooch Sango Pink Coral Boxed SP4 off-white Oil shiny glaze

Oil shiny glaze

It has brown tones that appear to be a clay base visible through the glaze or a kiln effect during firing

Fading on braided cord and fraying at ends

There are two beautiful gold makie designs on the middle piece

It is perfectly square with sides

Japanese Hyotan Gourd Obidome Vtg Netsuke Brooch Sango Pink Coral Boxed SP4 off-white Oil shiny glazeVintage Japanese Sango Coral Hyotan Gourd Obidome This vintage Japanese obidome, a decorative item similar to a brooch affixed to the front of an obijime, is made from pink coral and depicts a hyotan gourd with tassels. It is mounted on a metal plate with two hooks to accommodate a cord. This item comes in a wooden box. Pink coral Coral, metal C1950 Item weight: 32 grams Packed weight: 200 grams Obidome approx. 2. 5 cm wide x 4 cm long x 1. 2 cm tall