Hokusai Shoki Riding Shishi Lion Matte Vertical Poster - The Demon Queller Authentic Ukiyo-e Art Print | MU-NI Japan

Elevate your space with this exquisite matte vertical poster featuring Katsushika Hokusai's late-life masterpiece, "Shoki Riding a Lion" (Shoki Kishizu). Painted in 1844 when the legendary artist was around 85 years old—and signed under his final art name "Gakyo Rojin Manji"—this artwork is a profound symbol of protection and strength.

The piece depicts Zhong Kui (Shoki), the legendary vanquisher of demons, boldly riding a galloping mythical lion. During his mid-80s, Hokusai practiced "Nisshin Juma," a daily ritual of drawing lions to ward off evil and illness. This composition, merging the demon-quelling Shoki with the spiritual power of the lion, carries Hokusai's deep prayers for protection.

Notice the striking contrast in his masterful brushwork: Shoki's imposing figure and garments are painted with thick, bold, and dynamic lines conveying raw power, while the mythical lion is rendered with surprisingly soft, delicate strokes using light ink. This masterful juxtaposition perfectly captures the essence of the fierce divine protector and his ethereal beast.

Printed on premium, museum-quality matte paper, this masterpiece from MU-NI Japan Store brings traditional Japanese art, history, and profound cultural symbolism right into your home. It is the perfect statement piece for any art lover's collection.

※The attached images are mockup for reference purposes.

【 How it’s made 】

Design by Waku: The Alchemical Convergence.

Where personal intuition meets the digital pulse. My work is a bridge between eras—fusing a lifetime of aesthetic sensibility and the intimacy of hand-drawn craft with the boundless potential of generative AI. By treating AI as the modern-day brush, I transform traditional beauty into a sophisticated, contemporary language for the world to come.

【 Designed in Tokyo, Crafted Near You 】

All pieces are original works by artist Waku, created in our Tokyo studio. To achieve the fastest delivery times and minimize environmental impact, your order is carefully crafted at the highest-quality specialized facility closest to your location (including the US, UK, and EU), based on the availability of the base product.

【 Production & Shipping 】

* Sustainable Production > Made-to-order specifically for you to reduce waste.

* Production Time > 2 - 5 business days.

* Estimated Shipping Times >

* USA / Europe: 5 - 12 business days

* Rest of the World: 10 - 20 business days

(Tracking number provided for all orders).

* Base materials depend on supplier stock. If an item becomes unexpectedly unavailable, we may need to cancel and fully refund your order.

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EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Blank product sourced from USA (Sensaria), United Kingdom (Prodigi), and Japan (Printify Choice)

Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.