Japanese Print "Kappa - Turtle Monster" by Unknown
Artist:Unknown
Title:Kappa - Turtle Monster
Date:Ca. 1880-1890.
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Source:artelino - Japanese Prints
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Description:
Kappa, half-human half-turtle monster. He lives near water. He has a reputation of dragging unsuspected humans into the water and takes "kimo" (liver) out. In humorous side, he and his comrades are playing with other small animals like rabbits and frogs and enjoying sumo wrestling.