Japanese Antique Standing Figure of Bishamonten

Japanese Antique Standing Figure of Bishamonten

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Japanese

Period

Pre 1800

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Antique Japanese standing figure of Bishamonten, chief of the Four Heavenly Kings (Shitenno) and protectors of Buddhism. He is the distributor of treasures and wealth, protector of warriors, healer of illnesses and guardian of the north. Dressed for war, he stands on the back of an evil spirit. He holds a Buddhist staff in his right hand and a small pagoda representing the divine treasure house in his left hand. Made of lacquered and gilded wood. With glass eyes.

Bishamonten is also sometimes called Tamonten, “Listener of Many Teachings” because of his role as guardian of the places where Buddha preached. Bishamonten originated in Indian Buddhism where his name is Vaisravana.

Age: Edo Period (18th century)

Dimensions: 14 1/4″ high x 7 1/4″ wide x 4 7/8″ deep.

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Antique Japanese standing figure of Bishamonten, chief of the Four Heavenly Kings (Shitenno) and protectors of Buddhism. He is the distributor of treasures and wealth, protector of warriors, healer of illnesses and guardian of the north. Dressed for war, he stands on the back of an evil spirit. He holds a Buddhist staff in his right hand and a small pagoda representing the divine treasure house in his left hand. Made of lacquered and gilded wood. With glass eyes.

Bishamonten is also sometimes called Tamonten, “Listener of Many Teachings” because of his role as guardian of the places where Buddha preached. Bishamonten originated in Indian Buddhism where his name is Vaisravana.

Age: Edo Period (18th century)

Dimensions: 14 1/4″ high x 7 1/4″ wide x 4 7/8″ deep.

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Region

Japanese

Period

Pre 1800

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