17th century
Zhong Kui, the Demon Queller
This scene shows the legendary exorcist Zhongkui riding an ox. He has already quelled two small demons; one leads his ox while the other carries his magic sword. Traditionally, pictures of Zhongkui were displayed in China during New Year's, or on the fifth day of the fifth month, to scare away demons and evil spirits.
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