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Kappa Water Imp Japanese Doll - Kokeshi-style Figurines
Description
This unique Kappa tableau is in good condition with only minor scratches and stains though the entire piece is a bit dusty and wears a darkened patina suggestive of age and past display. This doll display dates from the mid to late Japanese Showa period (1929-1989).
Size:
Height: 3.9 inches (10.0 centimeters)
Weight: 1.9 ounces (55 grams)
More about Kappa
Do you remember how you felt after the first time you saw the film "Jaws"? If you lived near the ocean then you likely never swam quite as far from shore after seeing the movie than you may have before. That feeling is probably precisely what most pre-modern Japanese felt whenever they even approached a river, lake or stream. This is because the "Jaws" of old Japan was not any huge man-eating shark, but instead was a rather small water imp called Kappa who lived in family groups wherever fresh water ran quiet and deep. Though small in stature (about the size of an 8 to 10 year old child) the average Kappa was nevertheless very strong and capable of grabbing and dragging into the water animals much larger than itself including horses, cattle and of course, unwary people. Though mischievous and slightly evil, Kappa were nevertheless thought to respect the authority of those they deemed virtuous (especially any who could overcome them) and may become loyal and helpful to such individuals.
Kappa are members of the Suijin group of Japanese Shinto (native religion of Japan) water deities which include enchanted serpents, fish and freshwater eels. Looking stranger than a platypus, Kappa appear to be assembled from the body of a tortoise with the head of an ape, and sport webbed-feet, blue-green skin and scales and an unusual donut-shaped hair style surrounding a flat depression at the top of the kappa's skull. It is thought that when Kappa leave the water they remain powerful as long as their head depression is filled with strength-giving fluid. Japanese folklore advises us to bow deeply when we encounter a Kappa on dry land, as the creatures do appreciate good manners (though they may be scheming to kill you) and will likely bow in return, spilling their strength-giving fluid in the process. When their head depression is dry Kappa quickly become weak and must return to water in order to regain their strength (giving the clever human a chance to escape!). In modern times the Kappa's image has suffered a fate similar to that of the European Ogre (think Shrek), as no one really believes in them any more and their image in art has changed from frightening monster to cute mascot. Adorable little Kappa images are today used in Japan to promote a variety of commercial products and even as the heroes of animated cartoons.
item code: R2S4-0003056
ship code: L1650
Length: 116
Rating: 5.00 (2 ratings)
Tags: Kappa Water Imp Japanese Doll Kokeshi-style Figurines Japan Tokaido Softypapa
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Pryzm -- Water Imp Horn
This is one of the four unicorn horns that you get when you defeat one of the bosses. This one happens to be the (what I think is is anyways...)water imp.
Length: 27
Rating: 0.00 (0 ratings)
Tags: Pryzm Dark Unicorn Water Imp Horn
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Kappa no Kaikata Ep. 1
A quirky show on literally 'How to Raise a Water Imp'.
Very cute, Japanese with Subtitles.
Length: 214
Rating: 4.80 (33 ratings)
Tags: Kappa Kaikata Water Imp Mognet SD Project
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Kappa no Kaikata Ep. 8
A quirky show on literally 'How to Raise a Water Imp'.
Very cute, Japanese with Subtitles.
Length: 224
Rating: 4.70 (18 ratings)
Tags: Kappa no Kaikata Water Imp Mognet SD Project
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Kappa no Kaikata Ep. 14
A quirky show on literally 'How to Raise a Water Imp'.
Very cute, Japanese with Subtitles.
Length: 254
Rating: 5.00 (15 ratings)
Tags: Kappa no Kaikata Water Imp Mognet SD Project
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Kappa no Kaikata Ep. 21
A quirky show on literally 'How to Raise a Water Imp'.
Very cute, Japanese with Subtitles.
Length: 214
Rating: 5.00 (14 ratings)
Tags: Kappa no Kaikata Water Imp Mognet SD Project
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Kappa no Kaikata Ep. 25
A quirky show on literally 'How to Raise a Water Imp'.
Very cute, Japanese with Subtitles.
Length: 214
Rating: 4.90 (10 ratings)
Tags: Kappa no Kaikata Water Imp Mognet SD Project
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Kappa no Kaikata Ep. 26
LAST ONE!! o__o!
A quirky show on literally 'How to Raise a Water Imp'.
Very cute, Japanese with Subtitles.
Length: 214
Rating: 4.80 (17 ratings)
Tags: Kappa no Kaikata Water Imp Mognet SD Project
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