Keywords: Masanaga - Kozuka with Sh么ki the Demon Queller - Walters 51858 - Back.jpg Sh鬹i the Demon Queller is relaxing at the center of the kozuka A demon is running away on the left The legend of Sh鬹i originated in China Sh鬹i was an aspiring scholar who committed suicide when he failed the examinations to become a government official The emperor when he realized the degree of Sh鬹i's commitment to service awarded him the title of doctor Sh鬹i then appeared to the emperor in a dream where he vowed to protect the empire from demons to show his gratitude century 18 Edo iron gold cm 9 6 accession number 51 858 23990 William T / Henry Walters Collection Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by William T or Henry Walters Signature Masanaga place of origin Japan Walters Art Museum license Kozuka in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Masanaga |