This is a 2 1/2 inch float with a Cranberry Seal button.

This was most likely used to fish for octopus as it is thought that the color attracts octopus.

The mark on the sealing button is WP #275-A, in Japanese 'Maru Naka' ㊥.  Walt Pich states that the mark is one of the more uncommon marks for cranberry floats.  The mark is encircled and perfect.

This is tightly netted with a couple of net strings still attached.

Found in Northern Japan.

This float has excellent provenance having come from the ex-Col. Rich Richardson collection.