KURAYAMA: A GLAZED CERAMIC FIGURE OF SHOKI By Kurayama, signed Kurayama Japan, late 19th to first half of 20th century The demon queller finely modelled standing, wearing armor and a long flowing robe secured at the waist, holding his large sword in his lowered right hand, the face with a fierce expression, large bulging eyes, wild and dense hair and beard, flowing in the wind, the details neatly glazed, the back with an impressed mark Nabeshima-yaki, Kurayama saku (‘Made by Kurayama, Nabeshima ware'). HEIGHT 38.5 cm Condition: Excellent condition with only minor wear and firing irregularities. Provenance: British collection.