Woman Towing a Coal Basket in the Meiji and Taisho Eras
1958 - 1963

Meiji, Taisho Sura o Hiku Onna
[Woman Towing a Coal Basket in the Meiji and Taisho Eras]
21.1 x 30.2 cm Ink Painting

In the Meiji (1868-1912) and Taisho (1912-1926) eras, a kind of dragging basket (sura) called a "battera" was used to carry coal in the slopes with uneven inclinations, near faults etc., regardless of the thicknesses of coal beds. It was a shallow oval-shaped basket with no sled under it. However, two skids (surase) of cut bamboo were attached on its bottom.

The Woman Miner's Shout
Koryaa saa!


Translation Assisted by Mr. Nathan Johndro

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