168. A LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF SHŌKI THE DEMON-QUELLER Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century Finely carved and decorated in mottled gold, black, and silver lacquer, depicting Shōki dressed in flowing robes and a Chinese-style court cap, trapping a demon with his left hand and holding a sword with his right, the demon struggling to free himself, each figure with glass-inlaid eyes 54 x 29 x 13cm