18th-century ‘Hyakki Yako’ scroll (for sale)
20 Oct 2009
An 18th-century picture scroll featuring a procession of Japanese demons and monsters is for sale on eBay. This 11.25 meter (37 ft) long work depicts the Hyakki Yakō (lit. “Night Parade of One Hundred Demons”) — a deadly parade of demons and yōkai (traditional monsters) that, according to Japanese folklore, would often take place on summer nights. The Hyakki Yakō was a popular theme in Japanese visual art during the Edo period, and portrayals of these processions, while frightening, often incorporated a sense of humor. Here are a few images of the scroll, which is currently priced at $15,000.
See more images and details on the eBay page for this item.
[Thanks, Darren!]
OMG! I love Hyakki Yakou stories. I wish I have enough money to buy this T-T This is so cool. Thanks for digging this up ^^
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Wow! Beautiful scroll! I wish I could look at the real thing in person.
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It almost has a Jim Henson/Brian Froud feel haha… Brilliant!
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