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Metal plaque with Fudō Myōō and attendants Seitaka Dōji and Kongara Dōji

Myōchin Nobuie

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal plaque, rectangular with slightly rounded corners and raised edges. Central figure seated on a lotus flower with hands in mudras. The central figure has a large halo with radiating lines and a fierce expression with an open mouth, prominent teeth and tongue. The central figure wears a crown with vertical elements and long, flowing hair. The central figure sits on a base consisting of stacked lotus petals. Two smaller figures on either side of the central figure, standing on clouds. The figure to the left holds an object in one hand and has the other hand on hip. The figure to the right holds an object in one hand and has a cloth flowing behind. The plaque has a dark gray color with visible texture and wear. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Iron
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 381 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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