• Sarayashiki, The Ghost of Okiku – Katsushika Hokusai Yokai Print, One Hundred Ghost Stories (1831)
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Sarayashiki, The Ghost of Okiku – Katsushika Hokusai Yokai Print, One Hundred Ghost Stories (1831)

Sarayashiki, The Ghost of Okiku – Katsushika Hokusai Yokai Print, One Hundred Ghost Stories (1831)

by Katsushika Hokusai

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Okiku was a serving maid accused of breaking one of a set of ten precious dishes. She was killed for it and her body thrown into a well, and on the legend's telling in Banchō Sarayashiki, her ghost rose from the well each night counting the plates aloud, one, two, three, up to nine, then dissolving into wails for the tenth that was never broken by her hand. Katsushika Hokusai designed this print around 1831 for his series One Hundred Ghost Stories (Hyaku Monogatari), published in Edo by Tsuruya Kiemon. He draws her body as a curling stack of the very plates she counts, her head in profile breathing a thin curl of smoke above the well.

This impression is held by the Library of Congress. Our reproduction is made from that source file, printed on thick matte paper.

Katsushika Hokusai

1760–1849

Library of Congress, 1831

Woodblock print, reproduced as a fine art print.

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  • Available in 12" x 18" and 20" x 30" for smaller spaces and print sets, or 24" x 36" for larger, more impactful displays; Other sizes may have different aspect ratios
  • Premium paper with a luxurious matte feel with a thickness of 10.3 mil (0.26 mm) and weight of 189 g/m²
  • Choose from Black, Red Oak, or White frames, featuring an Acrylite front protector, or unframed options with your own framing solution
  • Sustainably sourced Ayous wood frame, 0.75" (1.9 cm) thick
  • Lightweight and durable design with hanging hardware included with framed purchases
  • Printed on-demand to avoid overproduction
  • Printed on demand; allow 5 to 12 business days for delivery

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The majority of our products are printed on demand shortly after your order is placed. This allows us to reduce overproduction and avoid waste, bringing accessibly priced, yet inspiring, vintage-inspired prints to your space.

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More about this wall art poster print:

Okiku's haunting begins as a sound: a voice from a well, counting dishes. Blamed for the loss of one plate from a treasured set of ten, the servant girl was killed and thrown into the well; legend has her rising nightly to count what she was accused of breaking, stopping at nine. Hokusai, in this print of around 1831 for One Hundred Ghost Stories, gives her a body built from the dishes themselves, a rising coil of plates topped by her head in profile, exhaling a wisp of smoke.

It is the gentlest image in Hokusai's ghost series, and one people stand in front of longest. The spiral composition reads almost as pattern from across a room, then resolves into the story up close. It suits a quiet wall, a study or a bedroom, and starts conversations about how much story a plain stack of dishes can carry.

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About Vintage Print Project

At Vintage Print Project, we celebrate the timeless charm of vintage design while embracing modern creativity. Our mission is to bring art, culture, and individuality to your space through a carefully curated collection of vintage-inspired prints and exclusive, one-of-a-kind treasures.

Each piece in our collection tells a story. From designs inspired by iconic vintage styles to curated limited-edition prints and rare international finds, we offer art that elevates your walls and sparks conversation. By blending nostalgia with cutting-edge technology, we create a seamless balance of accessibility and exclusivity.

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Our posters are printed on museum-quality matte paper, providing a high-quality matte finish. With a thickness of 10.3 mil (0.26 mm) and a weight of 189 g/m², the paper offers a sturdy yet lightweight feel with sharp and vibrant results.

Our frames are made from 0.75" (1.9 cm) thick Ayous wood, sustainably sourced from renewable forests. The lightweight Acrylite front protector adds durability without adding extra weight. Each framed option arrives ready to hang, with hanging hardware included.

The majority of our products are printed on demand shortly after your order is placed. This allows us to reduce overproduction and avoid waste, bringing accessibly priced, yet inspiring, vintage-inspired prints to your space.