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Catalogue N°:
41
Title:
Shoki, the Demon Queller
Description:
Shoki, the Demon Queller with an oni (demon) sitting on his rotten straw hat, peering through a hole. Shoki usually shown as a terrifying bearded giant with a wide-brimmed hat and carrying a sword. Is believed to chase and destroy all Onis (demons). He is of chinese origin and a favourite subject of Japanese artists. Very often he is made the victim of the devils whom he chases.
Signature:
unsigned
School:
Material:
Boxwood
Period:
Early 19th C.
Measures:
H 9,3 cm
Miscellaneous:
Very similar netsuke in: The Baur Collection ŽNETSUKEŽ No. C 176
