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Seven Seasick Gods of Fortune

Shibata Zeshin · 1887 - 1888 · color woodcut; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

The Seven Japanese Gods of Fortune, looking unhappy, on board their ship (takarabune, a New Year symbol), with a poem on either side referring to seasickness; from the waves climbs a mythological long-haired turtle (minogame) on board; top left a rising sun and a crane, which like the minogame are symbols for a long life.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

print sailing-ship, sailing-boat passengers ~ ship

Credit lineZeven zeezieke geluksgoden. 1887 - 1888. Shibata Zeshin. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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