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Real Animals and Mythical Counterparts

  • Painting of a baku by Hokusai (1760–1849).

    Painting of a baku by Hokusai (1760–1849).

  • Painting of the giraffe presented to the Yongle Emperor.

    Painting of the giraffe presented to the Yongle Emperor.

  • Osaka Castle's shachihoko.

    Osaka Castle's shachihoko.

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