Shoki, the oni slayer

Place of OriginJapan

Date18th century

Dimensions3 1/2 × 1 1/4 in. (8.9 × 3.2 cm)

MediumIvory

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of Daniel and Fala Powers

Object number

2019.34

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DescriptionShoki, the oni slayer, has a sword in one hand; the oni is perched on top of his wide brimmed hat

Edo Period

early-mid 19th century

Edo Period

early 19th century

18th-19th century

Gyokuyosai

1781-1868

Shimizu Sekihô

20th century

Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century

Edo Period

mid-19th century

mid-19th century

late 19th century

Petah Coyne

2007-2010

Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, about 2400 BCE.

Shibata Zeshin

19th century

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