Daizuigu-Dhārani

painting

Japanese Collection

Accession Nr.: 5614
Type: painting
Date of production:
17th–18th centuries
Edo (Tokugawa) period
Place of production:
Acquisition: collected by Péter Vay
Materials/Techniques: colours and gold on silk
Dimensions: height: 42.7 cm
width: 40.8 cm
The bodhisattva Daizuigu (大随求菩薩) is shown in the centre of the painting within the disk of the full moon, surrounded by powerful incantations (Sanskrit: dhārani). The deity is depicted sitting in the vajra posture in the centre of the picture, wearing a red skirt with gold patterning. Her upper body is decorated with bodhisattva jewellery.