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| Keywords: Japanese - Kashira with Sh么ki the Demon Queller - Walters 511023.jpg Sh鬹i the Demon Queller is depicted standing with a sword The legend of Sh鬹i originated in China Sh鬹i was an aspiring scholar in China 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 This is part of a set with Walters 51 1022 date copper gold cm 3 3 accession number 51 1023 38845 William T / Henry Walters Collection Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by William T or Henry Walters none place of origin Japan Walters Art Museum license Kashira in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
