Catalog record · 目録番号 77327

for protection against Small Pox and other infectious diseases

Artist / 作者: Utagawa Yoshitora歌川芳虎
Date / 年代: 1847-1863
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / artofjapan
Digital image / 画像: 739 × 1042 px
Published by / 公開者: 白石カナ

Catalog note / 解説

Rare Aka-e, bought at the New Year to prevent Small Pox in the coming year. Ichikawa Danjuro VII is represented with his mon on the battledore. The battledore, ball and kite were typical symbols for good luck in the New year.

Image record / 画像情報

ArtOfJapan · c. 1850-60 · artofjapan

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