Shōki Defeats A Demon, Japan, Edo/meiji Era, 19th Century.

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Object description :

"Shōki Defeats A Demon, Japan, Edo/meiji Era, 19th Century. "

This porcelain figurine depicts Shōki defeating a demon. The figurine is made with remarkable figure expression and an interesting hand-painted finish. Shōki is a figure derived from the Taoist pantheon, appearing in Japan during the Heian period (794-1185). The popularity of this now somewhat forgotten deity reached its peak during the Edo period (1603-1868), when people displayed images of Shōki in front of their homes during the Tango no Sekku festival on May 5 to to ward off demons.

Japan, Edo/Meiji era, 19th century.

Height 30 cm.

Relatively good state of conservation, slight losses on the demon's legs.

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Price: 380 €