The Wisdom King Aizen (Aizen Myōō)
The image depicts Aizen Myōō, The Wisdom King Aizen, a red-skinned figure with an intense expression. The figure has two large eyes and wears a crown on its head. It has four arms. The two outer arms hold a sword and a rope. The two inner arms hold a jewel and a lotus. The figure sits on a lotus throne. The throne is decorated with jewels and has a tiered base. The figure is surrounded by a red circle. The background is dark brown with a gold border. There are several small lotus flowers around the base of the throne.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 14th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink, color, gold, and cut gold leaf (kirikane) on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 428 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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