Original 19th century Japanese Woodblock Print

 Original 19th century Japanese Woodblock Print 
Sea Life and Mermaid


Comments - Fantastic print featuring a wide range of sea life, complete with a mermaid with long flowing hair. These wonderfully detailed creatures include an octopus, a puffer fish, a crab, a whale, a lobster, a ray, and a variety of shells. The green background provides a striking contrast to the deep red, gray, white, and black of the figures. A fascinating example of "giga," a broad genre of prints made for amusement.