Sujet
Processional Mask of a Bodhisattva: Gyodo Mask, late 1100s. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Processional Mask of a Bodhisattva: Gyodo Mask, late 1100s. This ceremonial mask was used in the religious processions that were particularly popular in the Heian period (794- 1185). In this performance about the Western Paradise, the final resting place of souls in Pure Land Buddhism, 25 actors wearing bodhisattva masks would join an actor portraying the Amida, the Buddha of the Western Paradise. This performance, accompanied by the vigorous drumming, offered a vision of the glory of Amida's paradise for devotees.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19G01_093
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
49,1Mo (3,1Mo) / 35,8cm x 34,3cm / 4233 x 4054 (300dpi)