Shoki the Demon Queller

Asian Art

c. 1793

Katsukawa Shun’ei
Japanese, 1762-1819

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Artist: Katsukawa Shun'ei
Title: Shoki the Demon Queller
Origin: Japan
Date: 1788–1798
Medium: Color woodblock print; hashira-e
Dimensions: 62 x 12.1cm (24 3/8 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Michener
Reference Number: 1958.158

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