CNT 0010308 04
CNT 0010308 04
CNT 0010308 04
Assembly Instructions
Mountain fold
Valley fold
Scissors line
Cut in line
Glue spot
Glue reverse side
Trace along the folds
Attach here with a ruler and a used pen (no ink)
to get a sharper, easier fold.
Tools and materials
Scissors, tweezers, set square, glue
Cylindrical rod (use to curl paper)
Assembly tips
Before cutting out the parts, it is a good idea to write numbers on
the back of each part to avoid confusion later.
Takarabune, meaning "treasure ship", is the word for a sailboat which was used to transport coral, gold and Before gluing the parts together, make preparatory folds along
silver, gemstones, bales of rice, and other precious commodities. the fold lines. Use a cylindrical rod to curl the pieces
In Japan, Takarabune are considered symbols of celebration, and ornamental models depicting the Seven that require curling.
Lucky Gods riding in a takarabune are often kept as lucky charms.
The Seven Lucky Gods consist of Ebisu, god of commercial prosperity; Daikokuten, god of harvest; Benzaiten,
goddess of knowledge, art and beauty; Bishamonten, god of contest; Hoteison, god of fortune, relationships,
Caution
and children; Fukurokujyu, god of prosperity and longevity; and Juroujin, god of longevity and happiness.
*Glue, scissors and other tools may be dangerous to young children
These deities have long been considered gods of fortune and bringers of happiness.
so be sure to keep them out of the reach of young children.
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Takarabune [Assembly Instructions]
J
B
2. Assemble
the side of the ship
E
G-1 4. Assemble
Be sure to
the bows
attach securely here. G-2
L
Attach the sides startingfrom
the back of the ship 5. Assemble
and proceeding
the tassel
toward the bows. M-1
M-2
F-1
Curl and glue the tassel before
Attach the edge labeled first before . cutting the slots.
M-3
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Takarabune [Assembly Instructions]
Attach from
underneath.
X-5 X-4
N Q
X-7
Glue in order,
according to the Attach beginning from the front.
N-1 N-2 part numbers.
N-3
N-4
N-2 N-5
N-3
N-6
N-1
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Takarabune [Assembly Instructions]
9. Assemble the Seven Lucky Gods 13. Assemble the treasure chests
Z
Front part *Put the treasure chests,
Back part
rice bales, and wooden stand
14. Assemble the rice bales behind the Seven Lucky Gods.
Attach together. Y
10. Assemble the pine Assemble all 7
W-1 in the same way.
Glue together,
T-4
11. Assemble the coral then cut out starting
from the edge with the line.
*This applies
to all the coral. T-1 T-3 W-3
T-2 W-2
T-2 T-3
V-2 (Example Setup)
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Takarabune [Assembly Instructions]
Attach in order
as numbered to .
Side 1 Side 2