In Japanese mythology and folklore, the one-eyed monster, known as the hitotsume-kozō, is a mischievous and sometimes malevolent spirit that is believed to cause trouble and bring bad luck to humans. The hitotsume-kozō is typically depicted as a small, one-eyed creature with a deformed face and a large head.

According to legend, the hitotsume-kozō often appears at night or in remote places, and enjoys playing pranks on humans such as stealing their belongings or causing them to get lost in the woods. Despite their mischievous nature, the hitotsume-kozō can also be dangerous and violent, and have been known to attack humans. Smoke and fire were commonly used in Japanese folklore as a way to ward off evil spirits and demons.

You'll receive a heavyweight, giclée, acid-free print that's created to last for generations. The museum-quality paper works perfectly with large, full-color images. The lightly-textured, matte finish captures fine lines and subtle colors, resulting in stunning works of art (without unwanted reflections). We've preserved elements of this art's ancient qualities in order to retain its richness and uniqueness. 

• Printed using eco-friendly, water-based inks
• FSC approved or sustainably-sourced paper
• Frame and matting isn't included. Print only.
• Shipped in a damage-proof artwork tube. 
• Premium-quality (200gsm) giclée, acid-free paper

➤ DIGITAL-RESTORATION ART

We specialize in digital recreations of vintage sacred and surreal art. Each work is a handmade digital restoration of the original image, not a pixellated copy of an Internet image that some other vendors may sell. We provide high-quality, clean digital restorations — true to the original — with great attention to detail.