Jigsaw puzzles from Japan
Traditional style paintings from contemporary artist Takeuchi Hakuga
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 © Hakuga Takeuchi 1000: Seven gods in their treasure boatThe seven gods sail their boatload of treasure past an island complete with gnarled pine, plum blossom, and bamboo. They all have jovial expressions, except perhaps Benzaiten who looks as though she is concentrating on playing the lute.  Not availableDiscontinued April 2024 An Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: A10814 (1000-814 on package) Retail price ¥3000 |
 © Hakuga Takeuchi 1000: White phoenix gardenA pair of white birds display their filigree plumage, amidst flowers representing the four seasons. The bird name hakuhō can be translated as "white phoenix", but its origin is unclear, perhaps from an ancient Chinese mythical bird, but also an unofficial era name around the time of Emperor Kōtoku (c. 650 AD; see the Wikipedia article on era names).  In stockAn Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: A10803 (1000-803 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.55 €18.99 £16.30) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Hakuga Takeuchi 1000: Seven gods and the treasure treeThat lovable bunch, the seven gods, admire this shapely tree. Even its leaves and cones seem to be made of money, but written down the branches are all sorts of invocations, to fortune, friendship, marital harmony, and so on, all ending (in a pun) with the big character for "tree" (木) at the bottom. Auspicious cranes and red Mount Fuji complete the scene and ensure no boringly uniform areas. In stockAn Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: A10805 (1000-805 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.55 €18.99 £16.30) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Takeuchi Hakuga 1000: Dream of fortuneThe treasure ship comes home, with its usual occupants, surrounded by all the right symbols: cranes, Mt. Fuji, hawk, pine, eggplant, and turtle. Most of the treasure is bundled up, but we see the red coral at the side of the boat. Daikokuten and Ebisu are enjoying a game of go, though curiously they have the stones placed in the squares (usually they go on the intersections). In stockAn Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: A10813 (1000-813 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.55 €18.99 £16.30) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Hakuga Takeuchi 1000: Ebisu Daikoku seaweed fishingEbisu and Daikoku are two of the "seven gods", Ebisu being responsible for fishing and trade, while Daikoku looks after agriculture. Here they are reaping seaweed, an important element of the Japanese diet, though this particular seaweed bears gold coins! In stockAn Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: A10844 (1000-844 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.55 €18.99 £16.30) All about ordering (please read first)
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Takeuchi Hakuga
The artist was born in 1948, in Niigata. After working for a textile company, he went independent as a textile designer. He has his own individual drawing style, bringing a fresh approach to many traditional art themes.
He goes by his given name, Hakuga, in the traditional way, signing his paintings in a stylised, but non-cursive form.
Note: The translations of titles are mine.
