1863 Japanese Cat Monster Ukiyoe Color Seven Manifestations of Golden Flower

1863 Japanese Cat Monster Ukiyoe Color Seven Manifestations of Golden Flower

A rare, 19^th 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]

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • Heavily illustrated throughout
• References: University of Minnesota
• Language: Japanese
• Binding: Softcover; tight & secure
• Size: ~7in X 4.5in (17.5cm x 11.5cm)

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