Treasure Boat (Takara-bune) with Three Rats 1816
kuboshunman
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boat
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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animal
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asian-art
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japan
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
Kubo Shunman's "Treasure Boat (Takara-bune) with Three Rats" is a delightful example of the *ukiyo-e* woodblock print genre. Created in 1816, the print depicts a fantastical ship, a *takara-bune*, filled with treasure. Three rats in human clothing, dressed in elegant robes, enjoy the bounty, symbolizing good luck and prosperity. The *takara-bune* is often associated with the Seven Lucky Gods of Japanese mythology, further adding to the auspiciousness of this artwork.
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