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Title: Ôtsu-e: Demon soliciting alms (Oni no nembutsu)
Artist: Artist Unknown, Japan
Physical Description: In this painting, a mischievous demon is depicted in priest’s garb begging for alms.
Century: 18th century
Object Creation Date: 18th century
Accession Number: 1964/2.102
Medium and Support: hanging scroll, ink and color on paper
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Style/Group/Movement: Ôtsu-e

Title: Ôtsu-e: Benkei with a Halberd (Naginata Benkei)
Artist: Japan, Signature and/or Seal Unread
Physical Description: This painting portrays Saito Musashibo Benkei holding a halberd. Benkei was a Japanese warrior monk, a popular subject of Japanese folklore. Here the painting is accompanied by text, which became common on images with moralistic messages poking fun at society.
Century: 18th century
Object Creation Date: 18th century
Accession Number: 1964/2.101
Medium and Support: hanging scroll, ink and color on paper
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Style/Group/Movement: Ôtsu-e

Title: Ôtsu-e: The Thunder God Fishing for His Drum
Artist: Artist Unknown, Japan
Physical Description: This painting portrays the Thunder God (Raijin), a powerful and ferocious figure, is fishing for his drum, carelessly dropped in the ocean.
Century: 20th century
Object Creation Date: 20th century
Accession Number: 1987/1.368
Medium and Support: hanging scroll, ink and color on paper
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Style/Group/Movement: Ôtsu-e

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