Description:
1863 Japanese Cat Monster Ukiyoe Color Seven Manifestations of Golden FlowerA rare, 19th century Japanese woodblock print of "Kinka shichi henge" (Seven Manifestations of the Golden Flower) is a ukiyo-e graphic novel about a cat monster. According to Japanese folklore, a cat that has lived for a long time can become a kind of supernatural monster or 'yokai' called a fork-tailed cat, nekomata. It was believed that after a cat reached ten years of age, its tail would slowly split into two tails, and it would develop magical powers. Nekomata can shape-shift into human form and are generally hostile to people.
This rare, collection is written in a column woodblock print format with furigana for easier reading with illustrations throughout and color illustrations on the cover.
Item number: #30086
Price: $550
KATSU Jyu
Seven Manifestations of the Golden Flower (Kinka shichi henge) 金貨七変化(きんかしちへんげ)
Ōsaka: Bunkyu 3 [1863]
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Collation: Complete with all pages
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