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Shibata Zeshin

Sketch of Ibaraki-dōji

c. 1840
hanging scroll, ink on paper

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

The demon Ibaraki, having disguised itself as the aunt of warrior Minamoto no Yorimitsu to gain access to its severed limb, is shown is in the midst of transforming back into demon form.

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