Kuniyoshi “Takiyasha the Witch and the Skeleton Spectre” Framed Japanese Woodblock Art Print (A2 / A3) Frame Colour - Size:Black Small Featured in 1000s of Jungle

Featured in 1000s of Jungle

This legend has been the subject of many Kabuki and Bunraku plays and is the basis of the popular drinking party game "Tora Tora Tora

Their courage and filial loyalty made them popular characters in plays and art

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Kuniyoshi “Takiyasha the Witch and the Skeleton Spectre” Framed Japanese Woodblock Art Print (A2 / A3) Frame Colour - Size:Black Small Featured in 1000s of JungleUKIYO E JAPANESE WOODBLOCK FRAMED ART PRINT Takiyasha the Witch and the Skeleton Spectre (or Mitsukuni Defying the Skeleton Spectre Invoked by Princess Takiyasha ) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 18331835. Centre part of woodblock triptych. The print is depicting a moment when Gashadokuro (a mythical giant skeleton, created from the amassed bones of people who died in battle), summoned by the sorceress Princess Takiyasha, is appearing behind the warrior