愛染明王像, Aizen Myōō, Nanbokuchō period (1336–92), 14th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink, color, gold, and cut gold leaf on silk

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愛染明王像, Aizen Myōō, Nanbokuchō period (1336–92), 14th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink, color, gold, and cut gold leaf on silk, 53 5/16 x 32 7/16 in. ( x cm), Paintings, The blood-red body and flaming halo of Aizen Myōō, the Wisdom King of Passion, symbolize how, in Buddhist practice, the violent energies of carnality and desire can be converted in the pursuit of enlightenment

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