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Earthquake Fish (namazu)
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Earthquake Fish (namazu)

anonymous · c. 1600 - c. 1868 · umimatsu

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

The dangers inherent in Japanese nature are also reflected in art. These objects are often designed with gentle humour. This catfish represents the namazu: a mythical fish that, according to legend, lies under the islands of Japan and causes earthquakes.

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Credit lineAardbevingsvis (namazu). c. 1600 - c. 1868. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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