Gushōjin, Kamakura period (1185–1333), 13th century, Japan, Painted wood, H. 18 3/8 in. ( cm); W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); D. 4 3

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Gushōjin, Kamakura period (1185–1333), 13th century, Japan, Painted wood, H. 18 3/8 in. ( cm); W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); D. 4 3/4 in. ( cm), Sculpture, The Gushōjin (Sanskrit: Sahadeva), a male and female duo that accompanies the king of hell, chronicle the good and bad deeds of individuals, quite literally looking over their shoulders. The male Gushōjin notes the good from his vantage point above the left shoulder

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Size: 4090px × 5870px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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