Rijksmuseum

Guardian Figure

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Date: 1800 - 1900
Medium: paper, ink, dye
Institution: Rijksmuseum

This painting was part of a set of four, each one portraying a protective deity. They were used in temples as hanging banners during outdoor public rituals. The muscular figure wields a large vajra. Derived from an Indian weapon, this implement represents not only the indestructibility of Buddhist law but also the power of Buddha in overcoming evil.

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