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National Treasure
Bishamon-ten (Vaisravana)
- Museum No.
- AK283-10
Photo No：212-4991-1
Color type：Color
| Title | Bishamon-ten (Vaisravana) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Signature/Seals Etc | |
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Bishamonten (Skt., Vaisravana), also known as Tamonten, is the guardian of the northern direction. He is commonly portrayed with a jeweled rod in his right hand and a jeweled pagoda in the left. Here he sits on a felt-covered pedestal in the lotus position. This hanging scroll from the set of Twelve Devas, formerly owned by the temple Kyôôgokoku-ji (more commonly known as Tô-ji), in Kyoto, is invaluable art historically because its production date is known. The vibrant color and brilliant cut-gold leaf (J., kirikane) decoration seen in this elegant image of Bishamonten are representative of paintings executed during the Insei ("cloisetered emperors") era (1086-1185).
Japan-Heian-Late