An Edo Period Fumi-E. During the Edo Period, when Christianity was outlawed in Japan, many suspected Christians were forced to recant their faith or die, by performing Fumi-E. That is, stepping on an icon of Christ, or the Virgin Mary. A bit oxidized, but still well preserved [1536×2048]

An Edo Period Fumi-E. During the Edo Period, when Christianity was outlawed in Japan, many suspected Christians were forced to recant their faith or die, by performing Fumi-E. That is, stepping on an icon of Christ, or the Virgin Mary. A bit oxidized, but still well preserved [1536×2048]

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