Rooster on a Well Wheel Lever

Ito Jakuchu

Edo period (1615-1868), 1794

In Japan, roosters are associated with the Sun Goddess Amaterasu. According to legend, the crowing of a rooster enticed the goddess from the cave where she hid, taking the sun with her. Coming out from the cave restored light and life to the world.

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