Woodblock of Bishamonten, c. 1780, Unknown Japanese, 11 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( x x cm), Wood, Japan, 18th century, Varuna is one of several Hindu gods adopted into Buddhism to serve as guardians of the faith. Associated with water, Varuna is usually shown with a crown of seven water serpents. In this case, he also holds a bowl from which emerges a snake

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