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National Treasure
Ka-ten (Agni)
- Museum No.
- AK283-7
Photo No：212-4995-1
Color type：Color
| Title | Ka-ten (Agni) |
|---|---|
| Designation | National Treasure |
| Artist | |
| Category | Painting (A), Buddhist Painting, Esoteric Buddhist Painting |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Heian Late |
| Century | 12th |
| Year | 1127 |
| Quantity | |
| Materials | |
| Dimensions | Height 144cm Width 127cm |
| Inscription by | |
| Signature/Seals Etc | |
| Donor |
Included Works
Twelve Devas
AK283
Gatten (Candra)
AK283-1
Nitten (Surya)
AK283-2
Fu-ten (Vayu)
AK283-3
Sui-ten (Varuna)
AK283-4
Rasatsuten (Saksasa, Nairrti)
AK283-5
Enma-ten (Yama)
AK283-6
Taishaku-ten (Indra)
AK283-8
Ishana-ten (Isana)
AK283-9
Bishamon-ten (Vaisravana)
AK283-10
Bon-ten (Brahman)
AK283-11- Ji-ten (Prthivi)
AK283-12
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Ka-ten is one of the Twelve Devas that were made in 1127 to be hung at the annual, New Year's ceremony of esoteric prayers, held at Shingon-in in the Imperial Palace. They were formerly owned by Kyoogokoku-ji (To-ji) temple.
The Twelve Devas are the guardians of the four quarters and four semi-quarters, up and down, and the sun and moon. Ka-ten is in charge of the southeast semi-quarter.
Ka-ten is often depicted with an old man with a strict expression, but here he is portrayed with gentle, friendly features.
Japan-Heian-Late