Magnificent Japanese Antique Bronze Treasure Ship “Takarabune”!
Category: Japanese and Asian Fine Interior Art, Japanese and Asian Garden Antiques
Suited for a museum, comes this Japanese superbly hand cast solid bronze treasure boat, Meiji late 19th c “Takarabune” in full sail, proudly brandishing images of the seven lucky gods and whose hold bursts with fortune treasures of every description. During the first three days of the New Year the Seven Lucky Gods are said to pilot through the heavens to human ports as the Takarabune or Treasure Ship. Exquisite detail also of many animals and boat elements.