Iwafune (Sacred Stone Boat) : PhotoStory

A child in Chinese attire appears at Sumiyoshi beach in Settsu province (present-day Osaka).

The child offers an imperial messenger a gem for the emperor and then reveals it is an incarnation of the deity Amano-Sagume.

The Sacred Stone Boat appears at Sumiyoshi beach carrying jewels from heaven.

The rower is Amano-Sagume. (Special production: This female figure does not normally appear.)

She has come to deliver the jewels to bless this era of peace. (Special production: This female figure does not normally appear.)

The dragon deity expertly leads the Sacred Stone Boat.

The Sacred Stone Boat lands at Sumiyoshi beach.

Treasure of gold, silver and jewels are piled up. The era of peace continues.