Title : Devil Priest

Artist : Matahei

Date : Originally in Early Edo era, this one is a re-carved edition made in probably the early 20th century.

Details : Matahei: Devil Priest - Artelino

Source : artelino - Japanese Prints
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Description : Devil as a wandering priest in Otsu-e style. The writing indicates that this design was pasted inside the houses to prevent children crying at night and having worms; and also chasing away the diseases and fire hazards. Matahei was a semi-legendary painter who had been attributed as the originator of Otsu-e.

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