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Bishamonten. Wood, crystal, and traces of polychromy and gilding. Japan, c. 1250. From collections.lacma.org

King of Kings: The Propagation of Bishamonten Iconography

Michael Van Hartingsveldt 14 February 2019

Celestial beings represented in Japanese…

A set of the Four Guardian Kings, 14th century, Japan. From christies.com

Protected on All Four Sides: The Propagation of Guardian King Iconography

Michael Van Hartingsveldt 18 January 2019

Guardians of the four cardinal directions