This large silk fukusa (gift cover), dating to the Edo period (1800–1825), is a grand example of the period's rich symbolic language. Measuring 28 inches by 36 inches (71 cm x 91 cm), it features a densely embroidered composition of the Takarabune (Treasure Ship), a mythical vessel piloted by the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin). The ship is depicted laden with the "seven treasures," which typically include items like the magic mallet, the hat of invisibility, and rolls of brocade—all intended to bring wealth and happiness to the recipient.
The maritime scene is framed by a flying crane above and a tortoise below, forming a classic Japanese auspicious triad. The crane is believed to live for a thousand years, while the tortoise—often depicted as a minogame with a trailing tail of seaweed—is said to live for ten thousand. Currently, the textile is in poor condition; it exhibits significant wear on the crepe silk borders and lining, along with loose couched metallic threads and sections of missing floss embroidery.