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The game of the fox, is practiced accompanied by singing and beats of hands
LSE4328747 The game of the fox, is practiced accompanied by singing and beats of hands, kind of game of dying, where each player must mimic a figure with his hands, the loser is condemned to drink a cup of alcohol, sometimes when the game is too monotonous, a bowl is laid on a stool, protect by players who have the help of a rope have to catch the fox before he gets the bowl. Engraving to illustrate the journey to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in " le tour du monde", under the direction of Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The game of the fox, is practiced accompanied by singing and beats of hands, kind of game of dying, where each player must mimic a figure with his hands, the loser is condemned to drink a cup of alcohol, sometimes when the game is too monotonous, a bowl is laid on a stool, protect by players who have the help of a rope have to catch the fox before he gets the bowl. Engraving to illustrate the journey to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in " le tour du monde", under the direction of Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright
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This print captures a unique cultural game known as "The Game of the Fox" practiced in Japan. Accompanied by singing and rhythmic beats of hands, this game involves players mimicking figures with their hands. The stakes are high, as the loser is condemned to drink a cup of alcohol. To add excitement to the sometimes monotonous gameplay, a bowl is placed on a stool and protected by players holding onto ropes. Their mission? To catch the elusive fox before it reaches the bowl. The engraving, created by an unknown artist from the 19th century, was part of Aime Humbert's journey to Japan as he served as minister for the Swiss Confederation in 1863-1864. Published in "Le Tour du Monde" under Edouard Charton's direction in 1869, this artwork provides a glimpse into Japanese culture during that time. In this image from Leonard de Selva's private collection, we witness both tradition and entertainment intertwine seamlessly. The intricate hand movements combined with lively singing create an atmosphere filled with anticipation and camaraderie among participants. As we admire this historical piece captured through lens and ink, let us appreciate how games like "The Game of the Fox" transcend time and borders to bring people together through shared experiences and laughter.
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