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Barco del tesoro Fénix de bekko de Nagasaki, con detalles de coral rojo sangre, construido con placas, en vitrina de cristal, 30 cm
Barco del tesoro Fénix de bekko de Nagasaki, con detalles de coral rojo sangre, construido con placas, en vitrina de cristal, 30 cm
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In the Nagasaki bekko tradition, tortoiseshell is built up in layered plates; here it forms a treasure ship crowned with a phoenix and flecked with blood-red coral. About 30 cm tall and housed in its own glass case, it unites two auspicious emblems, renewal and prosperity, in a single ceremonial object.
The Piece
This phoenix treasure ship display sculpture is executed in the Nagasaki bekko (tortoiseshell) tradition and presented inside a dedicated glass display case. The composition is theatrical and ceremonial, an auspicious vessel crowned with a phoenix motif and enriched by vivid coral-red accents, closer in spirit to a miniature festival float or celebratory ship of fortune than to a casual ornament.
Its layered plate construction and the crisp silhouette of sails, rigging forms and deck elements create depth from every angle, while the red coral points act as controlled bursts of color against the warm amber-brown tone typical of bekko work. The included case frames the ship as a curated artifact: it arrives ready to place, protected from dust and visually elevated.
In Japanese symbolism the phoenix represents renewal, virtue and auspicious elevation, and the treasure ship is associated with prosperity and good fortune. Even when acquired purely for design, these layered meanings deepen its presence in a room, making it an auspicious focal object for collectors and interior curators.
Details
- Era: Late 20th century, Showa to early Heisei (estimated from style and presentation)
- Origin: Nagasaki, Japan (bekko tradition)
- Material: Plate-constructed bekko work with red coral accents
- Motif: Phoenix-crowned treasure ship with sails, rigging and deck
- Measurements: Ship height approx. 30 cm · Display case approx. 36.5 cm (W) × 27 cm (D) × 45 cm (H)
- Included: Glass display case
- Handling: The glass case is packed with reinforced, multi-layer protection
Condition
Some scratches and soiling consistent with age and prior display.
Authenticity & Care
Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.
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