Ishikawa Toyonobu创作的日本版画《Treasure Boat (Takara-bune)》
标题：Treasure Boat (Takara-bune)
日期：about 1764
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来源：Worcester Art Museum
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描述：
"The Treasure Ship" is coming into port on New Year's morning, with the Seven Gods of Good Fortune (shichi fuku-jin) onboard. A crane emblematic of longevity is flying overhead. The sail is decorated with a "good luck" character and symbolic treasures or takaramono (for example, the hat and raincoat (kakure-gasa and kakure-mino) which render the wearer invisible; the wealth-producing mallet; the key to the treasure chests of the gods; and the wish-granting jewel (tama). The dragon figure-head on the prow is symbolic of power over the elemental forces of water and air; the elephant-lion in the back of the boat, of power over the beasts of field and forest. This print is designed to be displayed during the New Year holidays. At the right Jurojin is seated, leaning on a staff with his head inclined to one side; Ho
