Portrait of Sugawara Michizane, early 14th century, Unknown Japanese, 82 x 41 in. ( x cm), Ink and color on silk, Japan, 14th century, Sugawara Michizane (845-903) was a celebrated statesman and scholar during Japan's classic Heian period. His rivals, in an attempt to undermine his influence at court, falsely accused him of plotting to kill the emperor. As a result, Michizane was exiled to the island of Kyu_shu_ where he eventually died. Later, several calamities at court were attributed to Michizane's vengeful spirit. He was deified as the Shinto god Tenjin

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