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The Seven Lucky Gods during the Rearing of Silkworms
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The Seven Lucky Gods during the Rearing of Silkworms

Utagawa Yoshiiku · 1875 · color woodcut; paper

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

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Women during various stages of the silkworm breeding process; in the background the Seven Japanese Gods of Fortune. Silk was an important export product for Japan during this period, and silkworm breeding was a significant part of the economy.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineDe zeven geluksgoden bij het kweken van zijderupsen. 1875. Utagawa Yoshiiku. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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