③ Shoki-san (Zhong Kui) Kyoto, Kyoto Machiya (Townhouse), God, Tile, Kyo-gawara (Kyoto Tile), Guardian Deity, Oni-gawara (Demon Tile), Evil Ward, Shoki-san, Lion Statue Generally, tile-made Shoki-sama are placed on the small roofs of Kyoto Machiya, and this Shoki-sama is also one that was placed on a Kyoto Machiya. I heard that it was placed in the late Edo period or early Meiji period and was kept as a guardian deity of the townhouses for about 100 years. In the Showa era, it finished its role due to the renovation or demolition of the townhouse, and since then, it has been stored in a storehouse until now. This Shoki-sama was placed on the roof for about 100 years, and you can feel the patina created by the passage of time, which has a refined quality that new ones don't have. It is also a wonderful Shoki-sama in terms of its form. Please check the details of the condition in the photos. If you have any questions, please feel free to comment. ※ I am also exhibiting other items, so please take a look. #EvilWard #GuardianDeity #Oni-gawara #Shoki-san #Shoki-sama #God #DiseasePrevention #Kyoto #KyotoMachiya #Showa #Retro #Antique #Kyo-gawara #Tile #Crafts #KyotoMachiya