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East Asia, Japan, Meiji period, ca. early 20th century. A most intriguing Japanese scroll painting (kakejiku), finely painted in ink and colors on paper, depicting Shoki the Demon Queller in the act of striking or stirring a miniature devilish figure in a cauldron. The artist's signature/seal is on the upper left, and the painting is framed with a beautiful floral silk fabric of golden yellow hues. Size of painting: 33.5" L x 23.25" W (85.1 cm x 59.1 cm) Size of scroll sheet: 70.125" L x 28.375" W (178.1 cm x 72.1 cm)

According to the Metropolitan Museum of art description of another scroll painting of this subject, "Shoki (Chinese: Zhong Kui) was a scholar of early seventh-century China who committed suicide after being cheated out of the first rank in civil service examinations, yet who was buried with honors after the emperor heard the tragic tale. To show his gratitude, Shoki appeared as an exorcist in a dream of a subsequent Chinese emperor and vowed to quell demons and banish disease."

Provenance: ex-private Ventura County, California, USA collection, acquired before 2008

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#162939

  • Condition: Area with minor scuffs (possibly repaired tears) to upper right. A few stains. Otherwise very good and hanging scroll mount is in excellent condition as well.

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