6867067 Shoki the Chinese Conqueror in a Walking Pose, 1741-51 (woodcut) by Masanobu, Okumura (1686-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zhong Kui (Wade-Giles: Chung Kwei, Japanese: Sho?ki) is a figure of Chinese mythology. Traditionally regarded as a vanquisher of ghosts and evil beings, and reputedly able to command 80,000 demons, his image is often painted on household gates as a guardian spirit, as well as in places of business where high-value goods are involved.).