PrintsJapanese18th century

Shōki (Chinese, Zhong Kui) the Demon Queller

18th century

Artists

Isoda Koryūsai 磯田湖龍齋Artist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "hashira-e" format; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 67.2 cm x W. 11.5 cm (26 7/16 x 4 1/2 in.)

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