In the mid-1840s, ukiyo-e master Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) created a number of woodblock prints showing legendary tanuki (raccoon dogs) using their humorously large scrota in creative ways.
River fishingShelter from evening showersRokurokubi (long-necked monster) disguiseNet fishingMaking dashi (soup stock)WeightliftingCatfish malletComing and goingMaking mochiVisiting Konpira, the guardian deity of seafaringBoy's festivalCause of chronic abdominal painShichifukujin (the Seven Lucky Gods) disguiseFortune-telling tentShop signsRiver crossingTowboatSeine fishingSee more of Kuniyoshi's tanuki images at Kuniyoshi Project .
Kuniyoshi's tanuki series is amazing! I'm writing a blog about his and other printmakers tanuki woodblock prints. :)
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