Big decorative treasure ship displayed at shrine

Big decorative treasure ship displayed at shrine

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Photo, taken Dec. 31, shows a big decorative ivory-made treasure ship placed at Nishinomiya Shrine in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. The ship, 2 meters high and weighing 700 kilograms, is claimed as the biggest of its kind in Japan and will be shown to the public Jan. 1-3 and Jan. 9-11 at the shrine dedicated to the deity of commerce.

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  • ILEA001094867
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  • 2002/12/31 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2002 Kyodo News
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  • 1864 × 1713 pixel
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  • 1.04(MB)*
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