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Kintoki Chasing a Demon

anonymous · c. 1815 - c. 1820 · color woodcut; paper

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

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Kintoki, also known as Kintarô, throws beans to drive away a demon. Above his head hangs a garland of paper New Year's wishes. Traditionally, the house is cleaned on New Year's Eve, and beans are thrown into all corners to bring luck and drive away demons.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

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Credit lineKintoki Chasing a Demon. c. 1815 - c. 1820. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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