MAKE A MEME View Large Image Uchikoshi Hirotoshi - Kashira with a "Namazu" (Earthquake Fish) - Walters 51914.jpg According to Japanese legends a large catfish who lives underground is responsible for earthquakes The catfish is known as namazu Humans are often depicted ...
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Keywords: Uchikoshi Hirotoshi - Kashira with a "Namazu" (Earthquake Fish) - Walters 51914.jpg According to Japanese legends a large catfish who lives underground is responsible for earthquakes The catfish is known as namazu Humans are often depicted trying to subdue him with a gourd The motif symbolizes futile effort This kashira is part of a set with Walters 51 913 century 19 late Edo shibuichi cm 3 3 l accession number 51 914 39024 William T / Henry Walters Collection Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by William T or Henry Walters none place of origin Edo present-day Tokyo Japan Walters Art Museum license Tosogu Japanese sword fittings in the Walters Art Museum Uchikoshi Hirotoshi Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review
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