

Bishamonten
A black line drawing on beige paper of three identical figures arranged in two rows of three. The figures are drawn with flames around them and appear to be wearing armor and a headdress. The central figure has flames around his headdress. The figures have their right arms bent upward, holding a spear or staff or weapon. They have their left arms bent with left hands at their chests. They wear pleated skirts and have detailed armor. The figures have ornate circular decorations on their torsos.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1162
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 523 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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