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Part of the set of five hanging scrolls Extermination of Evil depicting benevolent deities who expel demons of plague. Shōki is a legendary Chinese deity who protected Emperor Xuanzong of Tang from evil demons. He is depicted with large eyes and a thick beard wearing a black robe, wide hat and boots.
This is the English translation of the Picture of the day description page from 14 October 2010.
Part of the set of five hanging scrolls Extermination of Evil depicting benevolent deities who expel demons of plague. Shōki is a legendary Chinese deity who protected Emperor Xuanzong of Tang from evil demons. He is depicted with large eyes and a thick beard wearing a black robe, wide hat and boots.
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