RYUMIN: A VERY RARE SOLID GOLD OJIME OF SHOKI By Serizawa Ryumin (born ca. 1836), signed Ryumin 立民 Japan, late 19th century Masterfully worked with an astonishing amount of detail, depicting the demon queller Shoki brandishing his sword, ready to strike. HEIGHT 1.9 cm WEIGHT 6.20 g Serizawa Ryumin studied under Tenmin and was a talented metalworker focusing mostly on kanamono and kagamibuta. Condition: Excellent condition, minor wear. Provenance: British private collection purchased from Christie's, London, 4 July 1984, lot 567.