Shoki is a Taoist deity found mainly in Chinese folklore. In Japan, he is believed to be effective in warding off smallpox and academic success, and paintings and dolls of him are dedicated to him on the Boys' Festival. Images of Shoki are also said to have the power to ward off evil, so they are displayed as flags, folding screens, and hanging scrolls, and statues of Shoki are placed on roofs. Images of Shoki always depict him with a long beard, wearing the costume of a Chinese official, holding a sword, and glaring at something with his large eyes. Artist: Inoue Ippū井上一鳳Japanese painter from the Taisho and Showa periods. Teacher: Hogetsu. Affiliated with: Kyo-Nichiga Kyokai. Selected for the Nichiga Exhibition, won two awards. Residence: Kyoto. Material: paper and silk Signed and Sealed Roller ends: lacquered wood Dimensions: Total dimensions: approx. 198 x 45 cm (excl. roller ends) Good condition, antique item have originally crease, wrinkles, stains and one roller end was missing, please also look at the listed photos for a reference. Will be well packaged and shipping by Japan Post in fast delivery.