A Hanging Scroll
A Hanging Scroll

MUROMACHI PERIOD (16TH CENTURY)

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A Hanging Scroll
Muromachi Period (16th century)
Ink, colour and gold pigment on paper, depicting the Thirteen Buddhas, framed and glazed
97 x 50cm. (including frame)

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The "Thirteen Buddhas" are worshipped on the traditional memorial days commemorating the anniversaries of someone's death.

The "Thirteen Buddhas" include Fudo Myoo (Acala: 7th day), Shaka Nyorai (Shakyamuni Tathagata: 27th day), Monju Bosatsu (Manjusri: 37th), Fugen Bosatsu (Samantabhadra: 47th), Jizo Bosatsu (Ksitigarbha: 57th), Miroku Bosatsu (Maitreya: 67th), Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaishajyaguru: 77th), Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara: 100th), Seishi Bosatsu (Mahasthamaprapta: 1st year), Amida Nyorai (Amitabha: 3rd year), Ashuku Nyorai (Aksobhya: 7th year), Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocanasatathagata: 13th year) and Kokuzo Bosatsu (Akasa-garbha: 33rd year).

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