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Painting of Sanbō Kōjin, guardian deity of the three jewels of Buddhism - Buddha, Dharma (teachings), and Sangha (community), with retainers
Painting of Sanbō Kōjin, guardian deity of the three jewels of Buddhism - Buddha, Dharma (teachings), and Sangha (community), with retainers
Municipally Designated Important Cultural Property (designated by Setouchi City in 2004)
Made: c. late-16th century
Ōgashimaji Temple, Toyohara, Oku
Color on silk, hanging scroll
95.0×40.5cm
The principal deity is a large representation of Sanbō Kōjin, depicted with a wrathful central face surrounded by eight other faces and eight arms holding a trident and other items. Alongside the pedestal, eight protective deities, four on each side, stand with ferocious expressions, the hair of these yaksha (nature spirits) and demon gods standing on end. The artistic style conveys a late medieval sensibility and, given the similar sculptural sensibilities seen in the standing statue of a yaksha at the same Ōgashimaji Temple, this image is also believed to have been created during the Momoyama Period (late 16th century), making it a valuable example of old workmanship.
