Shoki the Demon Queller
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Shoki the Demon Queller

TitleShoki the Demon Queller
ArtistMatsumura Goshun (Japanese, 1752-1811)
Date17th to 19th century 18th century
MediumHanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Classificationhanging scroll
OriginJapan Japan
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit linePurchased from Miss Alice Boney. Russell Tyson Purchase Fund #1 income
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Shoki the Demon Queller” is a work by Matsumura Goshun (Japanese, 1752-1811), dated 17th to 19th century. It is executed in hanging scroll; ink and color on paper and classified as hanging scroll. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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