The Mansion of the Plates

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The Mansion of the Plates

Katsushika Hokusai; Publisher: Tsuruya KiemonLinkedCulture matchlcp-679e80b6224e

Date
c. 1831–32
Medium
Woodblock print (nishiki-e), ink and color on paper
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
65736

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The plate demon is supposed to be the ghost of Okiku who worked as a maid of a warrior's house, accidentally broke a dish that was treasured by her lord's family. Her angry lord killed her and threw her body in a well in his yard. Kiku became a ghost and haunted around the well. Many novels were written based on the story, and several different Kabuki plays were also written. Japan, Asia

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Gift of Louis W. Hill, Jr.

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