[Ukiyo-E] The Haunted Basket from the Sparrow Poster

Witness an extraordinary narrative of supernatural retribution—where a greedy wife's uncontrolled avarice unleashes a phantasmagoric host of yokai from a forbidden basket. This captivating print reveals the moment of cosmic reckoning, illuminating the profound Japanese belief in the metaphysical consequences of moral transgressions. A tale that dissolves the boundaries between human desire and supernatural justice, exploring the intricate connection between moral choices and cosmic balance. More than a folkloric tableau, it is a meditation on the ineffable power of karmic resolution. Title: Thirty-Six New Ghost Stories (Shingata Sanjūroku Kaisen) Author: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi Publication: 1889 (Meiji 22) - 1892 (Meiji 25)