Gourd One has a missing lid. There is damage to the foot. Wooden sake cup. The lid is loose and seems like it might come off, so paper has been inserted. Originally, six were connected by string, but the string has deteriorated and come apart, so please be aware of this. "Rokumbyosokusai" (六瓢息災) is a phrase wishing for health and longevity, playing on the auspicious meaning of "mubyosokusai" (無病息災 - freedom from illness) with "rokuhyo" (六瓢 - six gourds). Rokuhyo refers to six gourds (hyotan), and it signifies freedom from illness. This phrase is often used as a gift to wish for someone's health. Details: Rokuhyo (六瓢): Gourds have been considered auspicious since ancient times, and especially six gourds together are called "Rokuhyo," which sounds like "mubyo" (無病 - freedom from illness), and have been used as charms to wish for good health. Mubyosokusai (無病息災): A word that means to be healthy and free from illness and misfortune. Rokumbyosokusai (六瓢息災): This phrase is an auspicious item that combines Rokuhyo and Mubyosokusai. These items belonged to a previous generation, and the string has deteriorated and broken, and one lid is missing. For now, they are tied with string, so please be someone who can fix them yourself. #Gourd #Mubyosokusai #Rokuhyo #TsukihoshiAntique #TsukihoshiVintage #TsukihoshiInterior