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Source Description
The scene on this kozuka shows a Japanese custom performed on the last day of winter, February 3rd. Dried soybeans are thrown to chase out demons ("oni") and bring good luck for the coming year. A woman is shown in a hut throwing soybeans, while a demon hides in an overturned vessel.
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Document identity
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35758
label
Kozuka with Scene of Bean Throwing Custom (""Mame maki"")
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Source metadata
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35758
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title
Kozuka with Scene of Bean Throwing Custom (""Mame maki"")
description
The scene on this kozuka shows a Japanese custom performed on the last day of winter, February 3rd. Dried soybeans are thrown to chase out demons ("oni") and bring good luck for the coming year. A woman is shown in a hut throwing soybeans, while a demon hides in an overturned vessel.
provenance
William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1670-1856 (Edo)
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CC0
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en
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Arms & Armor
kozuka
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3
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3
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import
dimensionsRaw
L: 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm)
Source extras
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Japanese
inscriptions
[Signature] 永秀; [Translation] Nagahide
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silver
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6141
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JMA
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none
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1
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photo
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