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Demons pelted with beans

Okimono, unsigned1875/1900

Bristol Museums

Bristol Museums
United Kingdom

Three demons wince in pain as they are pelted with dried soybeans.
People scatter dried beans in February at the festival of Setsubun as part of an annual ritual to cleanse away evil from the old year and wish for good health in the year to come. This is performed while shouting ‘Demons out! Luck in!’ (Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!).

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  • Title: Demons pelted with beans
  • Creator: Okimono, unsigned
  • Date Created: 1875/1900
  • Physical Dimensions: w 5.2 cm (across base)
  • Type: Okimono
  • Rights: ©Bristol Museums, Galleries and Archives
  • Medium: Sperm whale ivory, jet, jade
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