Tamonten, bronze statue, one of the Guardians of the Four Directions (Shitenno), standing on a demon, Jyaki; Shinseiji Temple, Suginami, Tokyo, Japan

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Tamonten, the northern guardian, protects holy places and places where the Buddha expounds his teachings; he carries pagoda-shaped treasure house in the left hand while the right hand holds a spear.

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Size: 4295px × 6442px
Location: 1 Chome-1-1 Umezato, Suginami City, Tokyo 166-0011, Japan
Photo credit: © Thomas Kyhn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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