8x10’ original oil painting

The Kappa is one of Japan’s most famous monsters it is an amphibious yokai demon or imp and lives in the rivers, lakes, ponds, waterways, and wells of Japan.

The translation of Kappa is a river-child of the words kawa (river) and wappa a variant of warawa (child).

typically the kappa is the size of a small child, with scaly skin ranging in colors deep green to bright red, even blue. They resemble a cross between a turtle, monkey, and lizard. Kappa is often depicted as having a shell on their backs, similar to a turtle.

They are built for swimming so have webbed, hands and feet, a beak like mouth which in some accounts contains rows of sharp teeth and a cavity on its head called a Sara (dish, bowl) that retains water or some sort of liquid, which is regarded as the source of the Kappa’s power or life force and must be kept wet at all times, if the liquid is absent, the Kappa will be unable to move and in some cases even die.

8x10” oil on panel comes framed 

This original oil painting is a one-of-a-kind piece, full of character and ready to elevate any space. Perfect for collectors or anyone looking to add a unique touch to their home or studio. Comes framed and ready to hang 

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