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Zeshin has sketched all the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, or Shichifukujin, in the treasure ship (takarabune). However, they are all suffering from colds and are coughing, sneezing and blowing their noses and generally looking miserable on what should be a very happy occasion!
takarabune
Takarabune is a treasure ship, said to arrive on New Year’s Eve loaded with takarazukushi (precious things) for the Shichifukujin (Seven Gods of Good Fortune) to distribute on New Year’s Day.
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