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Kappa 河童

Artist:	horitomo
Exhibition:	GANSO! A MONMON CATS EXHIBITION
Art Width:	7.4" (18.8 cm)
Art Height:	5.4" (13.72 cm)
Frame Width:	14.75" (37.47 cm)
Frame Height:	12.75" (32.39 cm)
Medium:	Ink & pigments on washi paper
Features:	Framed Signed
Year:	2014

Artwork

KAPPA (河童)

"The Kappa is a Japanese yokai (monster). It was originally a water god that later lost its stature to become a monster. This painting represents the Kappa's fall and demotion. I included a dragon because they are also considered water gods.

Gozu-Tenno is a Japanese god that prevents plague. The Kappa is considered a messenger of the Gozu-Tenno."

-Horitomo