Ancient Artifacts & Antiquities
Lot 322:
Original Shoki the Demon Slayer, The Demon Queller Woodblock Print by Kawanabe Kyosai Mid to Late
Shoki the Demon Slayer, The Demon Queller Woodblock Print by Kawanabe Kyosai Mid to Late 1800’s. A very rare woodblock print by Kwanabe Kyosai who is regarded as one of the last great painters in the traditional Japanese style. Kawanabe Kyosai, a prominent Japanese artist, was known for his eccentric and expressive style, often blending humor with traditional subjects. "Shoki the Demon Queller" depicts Shoki, a legendary figure adapted from China’s Zhong Kui, actively subduing oni (demons) while dressed in scholarly robes and a hat. Certified by S. M. Shiba Miyanoshita (Shiba’s stamp on back side of woodblock print). According to museum records, this work was created in the late 19th century, aligning with Kyosai’s mature years and before his death in 1889. From the Chuck and Eileen Hoffman Collection who spent time in Japan as overseas school teachers. It measures 13 1/8" by 4 1/4"
Condition: Authentic
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