Scroll-mounted painting depicting Zhong Kui the demon-slayer. He stands ferociously with his sword in hand, a small bat flying to his left. Ink and gouache on paper China, 19th century 1.77 x 0.70 m (numerous horizontal folds) Red-painted representations of Zhong Kui (or Shoki in Japan) were used to ward off evil spirits and evoke everything to do with medicine.
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Lot no. 182

Scroll-mounted painting depicting Zhong Kui the demon-slayer. He stands ferociously with his sword in hand, a small bat flying to his left. Ink and gouache on paper China, 19th century 1.77 x 0.70 m (numerous horizontal folds) Red-painted representations of Zhong Kui (or Shoki in Japan) were used to ward off evil spirits and evoke everything to do with medicine.

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€200 - €300
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30%
Scroll-mounted painting depicting Zhong Kui the demon-slayer. He stands ferociously with his sword in hand, a small bat flying to his left. Ink and gouache on paper China, 19th century 1.77 x 0.70 m (numerous horizontal folds) Red-painted representations of Zhong Kui (or Shoki in Japan) were used to ward off evil spirits and evoke everything to do with medicine.
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Drawings, Ancient and modern paintings, Jewelry and watches, Silverware, Asian art, Decorative arts from the 17th to the 20th century - Including the R. & G. Schmitt Collection and the M. & Mme T. Parisienne Collection. & G. Schmitt Collection and M. & Mme T. Parisian Collection.
Tuesday 19 March 2024・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
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