This statue portrays a merciful Buddhist god who saves people from suffering. It dates to the 1200s, a period when artisans were employing new techniques to give statues a sense of life and presence. The eyes and lips are inlaid with quartz crystal. The body is coated with gold powder, producing a gentle glow that represents enlightenment.
The Bodhisattva Monju
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The Dragon General, One of the Twelve Divine Generals
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The Sheep General, One of the Twelve Divine Generals
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The Dog General, One of the Twelve Divine Generals
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The Wisdom King Fudō
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The Bodhisattva Monju Riding His Lion, Accompanied by Followers
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