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It is full of images of monsters depicted from two sides. In this sheet, for example, the two figures in the top right of the sheet are two sides of the same monster, in this case the Giant Octopus. Both figures have the same outline, but in reverse. People would cut out the figures, glue them back-to-back and play with them. For this reason, prints of this type are extremely rare. \r\n\r\nSadahide's images are full of humour. The word for 'monster' in Japanese means literally 'things that change' (<i>bakemono</i>): the theme is perfectly suited to the format.","physicalDescription":"Painting, black and colour, design for a print. It is full of images of monsters depicted from two sides, and each pair has the same outline but in reverse. 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