Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Takarabune - Japanese Treasure Ship Paper Model - by Niku Mansei



PhotobucketTakarabune, meaning "treasure ship", is the word for a sailboat which was used to transport coral, gold and silver, gemstones, bales of rice, and other precious commodities. In Japan, Takarabune are considered symbols of celebration, and ornamental models depicting the Seven Lucky Gods riding in a Takarabune are often kept as lucky charms. The Seven Lucky Gods consist of Ebisu, god of commercial prosperity; Daikokuten, god of harvest; Benzaiten, goddess of knowledge, art and beauty; Bishamonten, god of contest; Hoteison, god of fortune, relationships, and children; Fukurokuju, god of prosperity and longevity; and Juroujin, god of longevity and happiness. These deities have long been considered gods of fortune and bringers of happiness.


PhotobucketTakarabune, que significa "navio do tesouro", é um veleiro fantasma usado para transportar ouro, coral, prata, pedras preciosas, fardos de arroz e outras mercadorias preciosas.
No Japão, os Takarabunes são considerados símbolos de celebração, e os modelos ornamentais são representados com os Sete Deuses da Sorte .
Os Sete Deuses da Sorte
são Ebisu, deus da prosperidade comercial; Daikokuten, deus da colheita; Benzaiten, deusa da arte, conhecimento e beleza; Bishamonten, deus do concurso; Hoteison, deus da fortuna, relacionamentos e filhos; Fukurokuju, deus da prosperidade e longevidade; e Juroujin, deus da longevidade e felicidade.
Essas divindades são consideradas deuses da fortuna e portadores de felicidade.


Link: Takarabune.Japanese.Treasure.Ship.Paper.Model.by.Niku.Mansei


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