Authentic Japanese Hand-Blown Glass Fishing Float

Aqua Blue-Green Glass. Air Bubbles. A Pontil Scar. A Genuine Piece of Maritime History.

This is the real thing — an authentic hand-blown Japanese glass fishing float, measuring an impressive 10.5 inches in diameter. Once a hardworking tool on the open seas, used by fishermen to keep heavy nets and lines afloat, it now stands as a rare and striking coastal statement piece.

Crafted from recycled glass by skilled artisans, this float carries all the hallmarks of genuine Japanese craftsmanship: a signature aqua blue-green hue, natural air bubbles suspended in the glass, an embossed seal mark, and a pontil scar from the original blowing process. No two are exactly alike — each one is a piece of maritime history.

Display it on a shelf, in a bowl of sand and shells, or as a standalone accent in a coastal vignette. It instantly brings depth, texture, and seafaring history into any room.

Details:

• Diameter: Approx. 10.5″
• Material: Hand-blown recycled glass
• Color: Aqua blue-green
• Markings: Embossed seal mark, pontil scar
• Origin: Authentic Japanese
• No rope netting

A rare collector’s find. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.