Chōchinobake by Jing Wei

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In case you were wondering, a Chōchinobake is a type of Tsukumogami, a form of Japanese spirit that originate from objects reaching their 100th year of existence, thus becoming animate. Chōchinobake in particular are created from the chōchin lantern, composed of bamboo and paper or silk. They are typically portrayed with one eye, and a long tongue protruding from an open mouth.


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Artwork Description
Size: 27.9 x 35.6 cm (11" x 14")
Qty: Open
Medium: Woodcut and ink - Giclee reproduction on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308 gsm
Year: 2008
Tags: woodcut, jingwei, lantern, japanese

$65.00 USD

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