NihontoWatchNihontoWatchShoki is a deity of Taoist origin appearing in Chinese legend, known as a guardian god who subdues evil demons and exorcises disasters and plagues. In Japan as well, he has been popular as a symbol of protection against evil and misfortune, and has been frequently taken up as a motif for tosogu. This work is a fuchikashira featuring Shoki with a dignified appearance on the kashira, and a small demon hiding in the shadow of a rock on the fuchi. Shoki is depicted holding a large kasa in his hand, appearing to watch for the demon's whereabouts with a sharp gaze. Meanwhile, the small demon on the fuchi crouches in the shadow of a rock to escape Shoki's eyes, and a sense of charm can be felt in its expression. The contrast between Shoki's powerful facial features and the small demon's comical gestures is skillful, and along with the fineness of the chokin, it enhances the interest of the motif. Although mumei, from the style it is thought to be a Mito kinko work.
NihontoWatchOffered by Touken Matsumoto
Mito
Edo
Hitachi
Unsigned
As written by the shop
Machine translation from the shop's Japanese · may contain errors ·
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¥45,000