Catalog record · 目録番号 77422

In with the Fortune, Out with the Devil!

Artist / 作者: Utagawa Yoshitora歌川芳虎
Date / 年代: 1860
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / artelino
Digital image / 画像: 1188 × 600 px
Published by / 公開者: 森川ミドリ

Catalog note / 解説

The image documents the traditional practice of Japanese householders to throw soya-beans at imaginary devils on "Setsubun" (The parting of the seasonal spring festival on February 3rd). The bean throwers shout out aloud chanting "In with the fortune, out with the devil!". The on-lookers pick up the thrown beans along with other tokens for the good-luck.

Image record / 画像情報

Artelino · Originally in 1860s. This re-carved edition was made in unknown date. · artelino

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