is this a feng shui lucky ship or something else

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Mariyan perera, Mar 24, 2017.

  1. Mariyan perera

    Mariyan perera Well-Known Member

  2. khl889

    khl889 Well-Known Member

    Takarabune, Japanese bronze treasure ship.
     
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    You just beat me to it khl889, I was already typing;).
    So, yes, a takarabune.
    The first three days of the Japanese New Year the seven lucky Gods of Japan travel from the heavens in a ship to visit the people on earth and bestow them with gifts. On your ship five of the Gods seem to have disembarked somewhere along the way:playful:.
    The ship is a heavenly dragon ship.
     
  4. Mariyan perera

    Mariyan perera Well-Known Member

    really is it a valuable piece?
     
  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I am not an official appraiser, so estimating a value is not my field.
    But I can tell you this much: It is not antique. That means the value depends on the material, execution, and condition. Is the white spot on the ship damage? If it is, it is not bronze. The execution is not of top quality. And those five Gods may be having fun somewhere on earth, but they should get back aboard ship for a better value.
    But then again, it is a fun piece which will attract buyers if the price is right. And there are people like me who love dragon boats.
     
  6. Mariyan perera

    Mariyan perera Well-Known Member

    yeah i was concern regarding the white spot too. it was paint mark. when i tried to remove from the nail of the finger it went.
     
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