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Vintage Japanese Sea Monster 海坊主, 国芳 Poster
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Vintage Japanese Sea Monster 海坊主, 国芳 Poster
The Sea Monk (Umibozu) is a sea monster with a smooth round head, like the shaven head of a Buddhist monk. This print illustrates the story of the sailor Kawanaya Tokuzo, who decides to go to sea on the last day of the year, which other sailors consider unlucky. A violent storm breaks out, and the Umi Bozu appears. In a ghastly voice the apparition demands, ""Name the most horrible thing you know!"" Tokuzo yells back, ""My profession is the most horrible thing I know!"" The monster is apparently satisfied with this answer and disappears along with the storm. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861) was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting. He is associated with the Utagawa school. Issued around 1845.
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By Donna Y.2 June 2022 • Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 60.96cm x 91.44cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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I originally ordered this print in a larger size but was not pleased with the clarity of it. When I contacted Zazzle, they responded really quickly and were very helpful. I was able to reorder the print in a smaller size and it was shipped to me within a couple of weeks. The print was packaged well to ensure there was no damage during transit (Eco friendly, too!), and I am really pleased with it.
I am so grateful to the customer service team for the professional way they handled my order. I had this printed on matt finish card and I was really pleased with the quality. The colours were rich and the image sharp.
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By Mignon G.22 December 2021 • Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 41.91cm x 64.77cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
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Very happy with this product. No complaints.
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By Vincent H.5 November 2024 • Verified Purchase
Print, Size: 121.92cm x 81.28cm, Media: Value Poster Paper (Semi-Gloss)
Arrived very fast, even three days early. Havent opened as i will wgive to my framer next week. But the team were amazing to deal with and i highly recomend based on that alone! Oh, and im from NZ.
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Product ID: 228973349857809522
Posted on 2/11/2012, 7:17 AM
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