{"product_id":"hamma-hardware-store-dice-game","title":"Japanese Dice Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming Japanese sugoroku board game offers a window into early twentieth century domestic entertainment, when families gathered during New Year celebrations to play these colorful dice games. Each illustrated panel depicts a traditional Japanese proverb or saying related to fortune, wealth, and good luck, making this both entertainment and gentle moral instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vibrant chromolithographic printing showcases the technical mastery of Japanese commercial printers during the Taishō and early Shōwa periods. Bold primary colors remain remarkably fresh, from the lucky red of the central finish space to the cheerful blues and greens of the individual proverb panels. The playful illustrations feature fishermen, merchants, farmers, and mythological figures like Ebisu (the god of prosperity) engaging in activities that visualize each saying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished by Murai Taihei, this piece represents the golden age of Japanese popular printing, when mass production made such colorful entertainments accessible to ordinary families. A delightful example of folk art meets commercial printing, this board offers collectors both visual appeal and cultural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.0\" x 15.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449823326323,"sku":"AP7026","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_fd943a04-7475-446c-affc-0721f51605d9.jpg?v=1773525199","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/hamma-hardware-store-dice-game","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}