Sujet
Guardian King of the North (Bishamonten), Kamakura Period (1185-1333). Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Guardian King of the North (Bishamonten), Kamakura Period (1185-1333). In Buddhism, Bishamonten is one of four kings who protect the cardinal directions. He stands with a stupa symbolizing the Buddhist teachings and relics of the Buddha in the palm of his left hand, and a spear to foil the enemies of Buddhism in his right. He crushes a demon beneath his feet.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F84_356
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
46,9Mo (1,9Mo) / 27,8cm x 42,3cm / 3278 x 5000 (300dpi)