Image of Kujaku Myo-oh
- Title
- クジャクミョウオウゾウ
- Materials, techniques and shape
- Color on silk
- Collections
- Century Akao Collection
- Depository
- Keio Museum Commons Campus Mita
According to legend, Kujaku (peacock) lived in woods besides a river in India, and when he ate poisonous plants or insects, the poison would be eliminated. Kujaku Myo-oh (Mahamayurividyarajni) is one of the heavenly kings of the Buddhist pantheon. He borrowed not only the name, but also the appearance of the earthly Kujaku for his work in eliminating the poisons of human nature, such as desires and anger. He also had the power to disperse the forces that stood in the way of attaining buddhahood. It was very popular in Japan to Kujaku Myo-oh as the principle image in the spiritual exercises involving prayers for protection against disasters and tribulations such as inclement weather, rain, sickness and childbirth. As can be seen in this plate, Kujaku Myo-oh has one face and four forearms, and seated on the back of a peacock, he is depicted with an expression of compassion. In his hand, he holds a peacock feather, a lotus flower, a pomegranate, and a citron. This marvelous Buddhist image is executed with very fine lines and rich coloring.
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- Title (EN)
- Image of Kujaku Myo-oh
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Quantity 1幅
- Attachments
- 太巻、巻止
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