SKULPTUR, brons. Japan, 1800-tal.
Gudom ståendes på sockel med molnformationer. Klädd i rustning, åtta armar hållandes klocka, kalebass, skäror. Märkt med senare numrering R 364/1938. Höjd 160, bredd 52 cm.
Renoveringar, förstärkningar, bristiningar.
Övrig information
One of the group known collectively as the Godai Myo-o (Five Great Lords of Light), and together the sculptures symbolize the rage against all threats to Buddhism and all obstacles to enlightenment. Such icons were introduced to Japan from China by the monk Kukai in the ninth century, and they were used in ceremonies to bless and protect the nation.
