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They Who Guard the Gate: The Propagation of Kongо̄rikishi Iconography
Michael Van Hartingsveldt
21 December 2018
The two benevolent kings protecting the temple gates
Key virtues for securing lasting happiness
The two benevolent kings protecting the temple gates