Fukakusayama- Treasure Ship — 宝舟・ふかくさ山
by Insho Domoto
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
This oban woodblock print combines the image of a treasure ship (takarabune) with the place name Fukakusayama, a hill in the Fushimi district of southern Kyoto. The treasure ship is one of Japan's most auspicious symbols, traditionally depicted carrying the Seven Gods of Good Fortune and their cargo of rice bales, gold, and magical objects. Placing the treasure ship image at Fukakusayama connects it to a specific Kyoto geography, perhaps referencing a New Year's custom or local festival tradition. Domoto's rendering of this celebratory subject likely employs the bright, festive colors and decorative patterning appropriate to an image of abundance and good fortune. The print blends topographic specificity with mythological imagery in a way that reflects Kyoto's deep interweaving of sacred geography and folk belief.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fukakusayama- Treasure Ship — 宝舟・ふかくさ山 was created by Insho Domoto (堂本印象).
Fukakusayama- Treasure Ship — 宝舟・ふかくさ山 depicts boats & ships and seascapes.