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The Demon Queller Zhong Kui (Shoki)
The Demon Queller Zhong Kui (Shoki)

The Demon Queller Zhong Kui (Shoki)

Artist Hakuin Ekaku Japanese, 1685 - 1768
Place of OriginJapan
PeriodEdo period (1615-1868)
CultureJapanese
MaterialsInk on paper
DimensionsH. 51 3/8 in x W. 22 1/8 in, H. 130.5 cm x W. 56.2 cm (image); H. 79 7/8 in x W. 29 1/4 in, H. 202.9 cm x W. 74.3 cm (overall)
Credit LineGift from The Collection of George Gund III
Object number2016.68
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on view
SignedSealed: "Hakuin, Ekaku", and another seal unread
InscribedInscribed: "Shoki daijin osoroshiki ashi de oni o tazunete achi kochi sorosoro to agaki mesaruzo" (The great minister Shoki and his fearsome feat, when he calls on the devils hither and yonder, they struggle in trepidation)
Text Entries
Leighton R. Longhi, New York NY, until 1992; sold to George Gund III, December 14, 1992; donated to AAM by Estate of George Gund III in 2016.