In Japanese folklore, foxes (or kitsune) are often portrayed as mischievous or even malevolent, with the ability to shape-shift and deceive humans. The nine-tailed fox is considered a particularly powerful and dangerous type of fox spirit, with the ability to cause earthquakes, control the weather, and create illusory worlds to trap humans.

The nine-tailed fox had been causing havoc and destruction in the area, and Kazusanosuke Hirotsune was tasked with defeating it. In the woodblock print, we see Kazusanosuke engaged in a fierce battle with the nine-tailed fox, wielding a sword while the fox lunges at him with its claws and multiple tails.

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)

• 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.