Japanese Woodblock Print Kuniyoshi Demon, Oni, Ghost

Japanese Woodblock Print Kuniyoshi Demon, Oni, Ghost

Japanese Woodblock Print Kuniyoshi Demon, Oni, Ghost

Japanese Woodblock Print Kuniyoshi Demon, Oni, Ghost

Japanese Woodblock Print Kuniyoshi Demon, Oni, Ghost

TITLE; SHUTEN-DOJI AT MT. OE HAVING A PARTY. Shuten-doji is a mythical ONI or demon leader of JAPAN, who according to legend was killed by the hero MINAMOTO RAIKO. Although decapitated, the demon’s detached head still took a bite at the hero, who avoided death by wearing multiple helmets stacked on his head. Shuten-doji had his lair at Mt. Oe northwest of the city of KYOTO. GOOD IMPRESSION AND CONDITION, BACKED. SIZE EACH PRINT 14.25″x9.5″ TRIPTYCH. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “newyorkbird” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints
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