The image depicts an intricately carved netsuke featuring a boat with seven gods of good fortune. The boat has a curved, flat bottom with a pointed top and a carved design on the side. Seven human figures are visible inside and on the boat; one stands at the front, one at the back, and five are in the middle. The figure at the back of the boat holds a large horn. The boat appears to be made of ivory or a similar material and has a light brown color. A maroon cord extends from the right side of the image, emerging from behind the boat. The background is white, with a shadow cast by the boat on the left side.
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 18th century
- Medium:
- Carved ivory
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 400 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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