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Japanese Silk Painting Shoki the Demon Slayer, 19th C browse these categories for related items... All Items: Japanese: Paintings: Other: Pre 1900: item #962969 Please refer to our stock #J80L20 when inquiring.
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| Dated Kanbun 6th year (1666) and signed Hoin, is this late 19th century rendition of Kanu Tannyu's "Portrait of Shoki". Shoki, The Demon Slayer, was the spirit of the physician Shōki who was, according to Japanese folklore, able to scare away demons and ward off evil spirits. A very well rendered painting exhibiting fine detailing achieved by using a single hair. Some of the detail or accent colors are gold gild, white, and red. Mounted on paper and in excellent condition, it measures (painting only): 16" long, 8.5" high. I do not believe the photos do this painting justice, you will not be disappointed. | |||||||||||||||
