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 © Hiroyuki Suwahara The jolly seven gods of fortuneThe Seven Lucky Gods (Shichi-fuku-jin) have left their treasure boat, and assembled for a group photo, with Mount Fuji conveniently in the background. Suwahara makes them all look exceedingly jolly - here's the lineup: Top row, left to right: Bishamonten, Indian god of war and treasure - Benzaiten, Indian goddess of the arts - Jurojin, Chinese god of longevity Front row, left to right: Fukurokuju, Chinese god of wisdom - Daikokuten, Indian (Mahakala) god of five cereals - Ebisu, Japanese god of commerce - Hotei, Chinese god of happiness 
 In stockA Beverly puzzle: 2000 pieces; 72 x 49 cm (28" x 19") Code: BS62501 (S62-501 on box) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$28.30 €18.87 £14.78) Shipping from ¥1100 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$10.38 €6.92 £5.42) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Hiroyuki Suwahara 
Battle of KawanakajimaThe dramatic moment in the historical fourth battle of Kawanakajima at which Uesugi Kenshin bursts into the headquarters of his opponent Takeda Shingen, who has only a signalling fan with which to fend off the attack. This battle, in 1561, was one of a series between the Uesugi and Takeda clans, part of the very bloody infighting that eventually led to the unification of Japan under the Tokugawa Shogunate.  Wikipedia has an excellent article: Battles of Kawanakajima
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 2000 pieces; 72 x 49 cm (28" x 19") Code: BS62502 (S62-502 on box) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$28.30 €18.87 £14.78) Shipping from ¥1100 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$10.38 €6.92 £5.42) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Hiroyuki Suwahara All-seeing dragonA dazzling golden dragon, fearsome as ever! And auspicious... The original title is literally "Dragon that sees in eight directions", meaning the eight cardinal points of the compass. This refers to the ability of the dragon, one of the four Chinese protector gods, to watch everything at the same time.
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 2000 pieces; 72 x 49 cm (28" x 19") Code: BS62506 (S62-506 on box) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$28.30 €18.87 £14.78) Shipping from ¥1100 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$10.38 €6.92 £5.42) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Hiroyuki Suwahara Fiery dragon - wild tigerThe traditional adversaries: the tiger quite naturalistic, against the mythical dragon. All set against a background of fire and thunder.  In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 72 x 49 cm (28" x 19") Code: B61269 (61-269 on box) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$28.30 €18.87 £14.78) Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$11.32 €7.55 £5.91) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Hiroyuki Suwahara The four protector-godsThe traditional gods portrayed in vibrant colour: Seiryu the blue dragon of the east, Byakko the white tiger of the west, Suzaku the red phoenix of the south, and Genbu the black snake/turtle of the north. The "blue" of Seiryu is actually a rather ambiguous term, and here he sports a suit of glistening verdigris.  In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 72 x 49 cm (28" x 19") Code: B61270 (61-270 on box) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$28.30 €18.87 £14.78) Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$11.32 €7.55 £5.91) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Hiroyuki Suwahara Gods of wind and thunderTwo venerable Shinto deities - Raijin is the god of thunder and lightning, and Fûjin the god of wind. The artistic style is modern, but these are the traditional poses: Raijin with his circle of drums to beat, and Fûjin with the bag with which he somehow creates the wind.  In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 72 x 49 cm (28" x 19") Code: B61281 (61-281 on box) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$28.30 €18.87 £14.78) Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$11.32 €7.55 £5.91) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Hiroyuki Suwahara Gods of treasureJust two of the seven gods appear here: Daikokuten, bringer of harvests and prosperity, with his magic mallet and bags of treasure, and Benzaiten, goddess of art and culture, who as usual is playing a lute. There is red coral in the background, and treasure in coin scattered around, while the scene is completed by a couple of white rats, Chinese calendar animal for 2008. In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 72 x 49 cm (28" x 19") Code: B61294 (61-294 on box) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$28.30 €18.87 £14.78) Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$11.32 €7.55 £5.91) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Hiroyuki Suwahara Dawn Fuji and hawkSuwahara gives a vibrant touch to this classic composition - red Mt. Fuji at dawn, as a hawk soars over the sea of clouds. The hawk is an obvious symbol of strength, but is also associated with good fortune through another piece of wordplay. In Japanese, the same word, tobu, is used both for "leap" and "fly", so the hawk's high flight sounds like a "leap of progress" (to make a gross simplification). In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 72 x 49 cm (28" x 19") Code: B61293 (61-293 on box) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$28.30 €18.87 £14.78) Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$11.32 €7.55 £5.91) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Hiroyuki Suwahara Gods of treasureJust two of the seven gods appear here: Daikokuten, bringer of harvests and prosperity, with his magic mallet and bags of treasure, and Benzaiten, goddess of art and culture, who as usual is playing a lute. There is red coral in the background, and treasure in coin scattered around, while the scene is completed by a couple of white rats, Chinese calendar animal for 2008. In stockA Beverly puzzle: 300 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10") Code: B63216 (63-216 on box) Retail price ¥1400 (approx. US$13.21 €8.81 £6.90) Shipping from ¥500 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$4.72 €3.14 £2.46) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Hiroyuki Suwahara The jolly seven gods of fortuneThe Seven Lucky Gods (Shichi-fuku-jin) have left their treasure boat, and assembled for a group photo, with Mount Fuji conveniently in the background. Suwahara makes them all look exceedingly jolly - here's the lineup: Top row, left to right: Bishamonten, Indian god of war and treasure - Benzaiten, Indian goddess of the arts - Jurojin, Chinese god of longevity Front row, left to right: Fukurokuju, Chinese god of wisdom - Daikokuten, Indian (Mahakala) god of five cereals - Ebisu, Japanese god of commerce - Hotei, Chinese god of happiness In stockA Beverly puzzle: 300 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10") Code: B63215 (63-215 on box) Retail price ¥1400 (approx. US$13.21 €8.81 £6.90) Shipping from ¥500 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$4.72 €3.14 £2.46) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
Born in Ibaraki, in 1969, Suwahara embarked on a career as a freeleance illustrator in 1996. He has specialised in historical figures, especially from the Three Kingdoms story, and brings a very modern technique to some traditional themes.
Suwahara is his family name.
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