#monster scroll

[mudwerks]

(via Kaikidan Ekotoba Monster Scroll: adski_kafeteri —)

[weirdlandtv]

Illustrations from the KAIKIDAN EKOTOBA, a 19th-century scroll featuring a collection of legendary monsters and freaks. (Found at Pink Tentacle.)

Shown here: Russian fireball / white monster and bird-dog hybrid; Giant red fish; Wild woman / Ghost of a woman with child.

[joanadedeus]

[ericrobertnolan]

Illustration of Odoroshi monster, Edo Period From Bakemono-Zukushi ("The Monster Scroll,") Edo Period (17th to 19th centuries).

[magictransistor]

Kaikidan Ekotoba

[beifongkendo]

Details and full image of an amazing traditional ink 'monster scroll' based on the Natsume Yuujinchou manga/anime (by Muttiy).

[reallifeishorror]

From the Kaikidan Ekotoba: An image of a man with a giant testicle thrown over his shoulder. He was said to work in side shows. Artist unknown.