EditorialFigure of Aizen Myo-o, Kamakura or Muromachi period, 14th-15th century. Aizen is one of the five MYO-o, "Kings of Light" protectors of the esoteric Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism. Aizen has six arms, each holding one of his attributes: bow, arrow, t...
EditorialWisdom King of Passion (Aizen myoo), 1300s. Japan, Kamakura Period (1185-1333). Wood, with black lacquer and red pigments; overall: 75 x 59 x 35 cm (29 1/2 x 23 1/4 x 13 3/4 in.).
EditorialAizen Myoo. Date/Period: 14th century; Nambokucho Period (1333-1392). Painting. Colors and cut gold on silk; mounted as a hanging scroll Colors and cut gold on silk; mounted as a hanging scroll. Height: 1,143.76 mm (45.02 in); Width: 705.36 mm (27.77 in).
EditorialFigure of Aizen Myo-o, Kamakura or Muromachi period, 14th-15th century. Aizen is one of the five MYO-o, "Kings of Light" protectors of the esoteric Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism. Aizen has six arms, each holding one of his attributes: bow, arrow, t...