

Kongōyasha Myōō
A black and white drawing depicts a four-armed deity standing on lotus flowers against a light brown background with a green and gold border. The deity wears a crown, jewelry, and flowing robes, with a halo behind its head. The left two hands hold a vajra and a bell, while the right two hands hold a sword and a rope. The figure is surrounded by Japanese characters. Two dark brown stripes border the drawing. The paper shows signs of aging, with subtle discoloration. The image is titled "Kongōyasha Myōō".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 12th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 433 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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