The Descent of Jizö
Titles
- Jizö Bosatsu raigö zu
- 地蔵菩薩来迎図
Artist
Anonymous
DateMid- late 14th century
GeographyJapan
Mediumink, colors and gold on silk
Dimensions32 1/16 x 14 3/16 in. (81.5 x 36 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of John Gregg Allerton, 1952 (1659.1)
Object number1659.1
DescriptionPainting in mineral colors on silk. Japanese deity Jizo (Kahitigarbha) standing on a lotus blossom amid clouds and holding in his left hand the magic jewel (mani, a pearl, which is a symbol of Buddha nd his doctrine). In his right hand, he carries the “alarm staff” (khakkhara) topped by six metal rings. Colors are fadded red, rust and brown, enriched by the application of strips of cut gold. Temple painting.On View
Not on viewCollections
Kawanabe Kyōsai
Anonymous
Mid-late 12th century
