『図像抄』〈十巻抄〉明王部諸尊, Iconographic Drawings of the Five Kings of Wisdom (Myōō-bu shoson), 12th century

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『図像抄』〈十巻抄〉明王部諸尊, Iconographic Drawings of the Five Kings of Wisdom (Myōō-bu shoson), Heian period (794–1185), 12th century, Japan, Handscroll; ink and color on paper, 13 1/4 in. x 42 ft. 2 3/16 in. ( x cm), Paintings, The Five Great Kings of Wisdom (Godai Myōō) are ferocious-looking deities who ward off evil in order to protect the Buddha’s law. The opening section of this scroll shows various depictions of Fudō Myōō, the Immovable King of Wisdom

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