Setsubun

Tani Buncho (mentioned on object), 1773 - 1842

Setsubun is part of the Japanese New Year’s celebration. Beans are then strewn about as a symbol of purity and to drive away evil spirits. Here, in a comic twist, this is done by Shoki, the mythical vanquisher of ghosts and evil spirits. The painter Tani Buncho was a master in figure studies. He sketched the exorcist and the little demon with an unerring brush.

  • Artwork typehanging scroll
  • Object numberAK-RAK-2015-2-3
  • Dimensionsheight 34 cm x width 58.5 cm, height 6 cm x width 75 cm x depth 6.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicssumi and light colour on paper

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Setsubun
    • Setsubun Festival; Shoki throwing beans at a demon

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-2015-2-3

  • Description

    Hangrolschildering in doos.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • inscription, Box, end label: ‘Buncho, painting of Setsubun’
    • seal: ‘画學齋’
    • signature: ‘文晁筆’

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Tani Buncho (mentioned on object), Japan

  • Dating

    1773 - 1842

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    sumi and light colour on paper

  • Dimensions

    • height 34 cm x width 58.5 cm
    • height 6 cm x width 75 cm x depth 6.5 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of J.P. Filedt Kok, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    gift 2015-12-15

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Menno Fitski, 'Japanse schilderkunst uit bezit van de Vereniging van Vrienden der Aziatische Kunst', Aziatische Kunst 30/1 (2000), pp. 1-42 (no. 13).

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