{"product_id":"biggallery-kappa-art-toy","title":"Kappa Art Toy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA River Spirit Joins the Parade\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the calm surface of rivers and ponds, Japanese folklore imagines a rather mischievous resident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKappa are among Japan’s best-known yōkai—supernatural beings traditionally associated with water. Their appearance varies between regions and stories, but they are often depicted with a shell-like back and a distinctive water-filled dish on top of the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBigGallery reimagines Kappa as a characterful collectible art toy from the Hundred Demons Parade Series. The old river spirit takes on a contemporary designer-toy form, bringing folklore, humour and a wonderfully unusual presence to your desk, shelf or bookcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003efixed-design figure\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you will receive the Kappa design shown—there is no blind-box mystery and no chance of receiving another character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBigGallery collectible art figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Hundred Demons Parade Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Kappa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by Japanese folklore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed design—not a blind box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approximately 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: PVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for desk, shelf, bookcase or display-cabinet presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurator’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKappa stories can be eerie, cautionary and surprisingly playful. That strange mixture is what makes the character so memorable. BigGallery’s interpretation brings the legendary water spirit out of the river and into everyday life—although keeping a cucumber nearby may still be wise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan’s official tourism organisation describes kappa traditions as regional folklore associated with water, commonly featuring a shell and a plate-like form on the head; cucumbers are famously linked with the creature in many stories\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BigGallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44544756416578,"sku":"Bgyxky02","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/6251\/5266\/files\/5.jpg?v=1785895088","url":"https:\/\/www.curatedcurio.com.au\/products\/biggallery-kappa-art-toy","provider":"Curated Curio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}