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Takiyasha the Witch and the Skeleton Spectre (or Mitsukuni Defying the Skeleton Spectre Invoked by Princess Takiyasha 相馬の古内裏 妖怪がしゃどくろと戦う大宅太郎光圀) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1833–1835. 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 Mitsukuni.

Princess Takiyasha was the daughter of the warlord Masakado, who rebelled against the Emperor in Kyoto - the rebellion was unsuccessful and Masakado was killed. The great warrior Ōya no Tarō Mitsukuni have heard the rumours that Princess was raising the army of loyal soldiers and the dead to continue her fathers rebellion and came to the palace to investigate. We can see the moment when the summoned giant demon skeleton is trying to scare away the warrior and his companion, but Mitsukuni seems unfazed and defiantly stares right back into monster's face.

Available on:
- Organic Cotton Lightweight Tote
- Cotton Canvas Large Tote.

★ Organic Cotton Lightweight Tote:
Light, roomy bag with long carry handles that could be used in the hand or over the shoulder.
- dimensions: 42 x 38cm
- capacity: 10 Litres
- carry handles length: 67 cm
- 100% Organic Cotton

★ Cotton Canvas Large Tote:
The bag is very roomy and sturdy, with long carry handles that could be used in the hand or over the shoulder.
- dimensions: 43 x 38 x 13cm
- capacity: 19 Litres
- carry handles length: 58 cm
- 100% Cotton Canvas - 470gsm (12oz/yd²)

All Totes we sell are presented in our custom wrapping paper, hand-wrapped “Japanese wrapping style” (naname tsutsumi). There’s no price on the swing/price tag.