Suzuki Shuitsu “Zhong Kui”

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IItem No.	I220
Title	“Zhong Kui”
Overall size	170.0cm×39.0cm
Artwork size	86.5cm×26.8cm
Artist	Suzuki Shuitsu（1823～1889）
Date Created	1823～1889
Price	￥1,500,000（Excluding tax）

　This is a very rare work depicting Shoki Shoki reflected in a mirror. Shoki is a Chinese god who wards off evil spirits, and was widely worshipped in Japan. With his large eyes watching for demons, Shoki looks as if he is about to emerge from the mirror at any moment.
　While powerful, the details of this work are meticulously crafted. The eyebrows, hair, and beard of Shoki are drawn one by one, and his face is lightly colored. The cloth hanging under the mirror is decorated with exotic patterns, making this a work that is well worth seeing.

　Suzuki Shuitsu (1823-1889) was the eldest son of Suzuki Kiitsu (1795-1858), who succeeded him in the family. He is highly regarded as a painter who inherited the Edo Rimpa style from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period, and his painting style is said to be clear and gentle.

As an antique, it may have some scratches or blemishes. We recommend that you visit our store to check the condition.
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