| Accession Nr.: | 9537 |
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| Type: | painting; hanging scroll |
| Date of production: |
late 19th century
Meiji era |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collected by Péter Vay |
| Materials/Techniques: | colours on paper |
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| Dimensions: | height: 126 cm width: 36 cm mirror: 65.5 × 24.8 cm |
The scroll contains an image of Bishamonten (毘沙門天). He is shown in his typical military costume, with greaves, a breastplate and
helmet. In his right hand, he holds a sceptre topped with the wish-fulfilling jewel, while in his left hand, he holds his principal attribute,
a stupa, symbolising the teachings of the Buddha.
helmet. In his right hand, he holds a sceptre topped with the wish-fulfilling jewel, while in his left hand, he holds his principal attribute,
a stupa, symbolising the teachings of the Buddha.