Object

Gilt-Bronze Katsuma

Keio Object Hub
Date
制作年 AD13
Title
コンドウカツマ
Materials, techniques and shape
Bronze
Collections
Depository
Keio Museum Commons Campus Mita
Ref. number
AW-CEN-001121-0000
License
CC BY Images license
Creditline

慶應義塾(センチュリー赤尾コレクション)

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Classification
Art
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The katsuma is a cross made with three prongs on each arm, thus forming 12 prongs, which symbolize the 12 aspects of the laws of cause and effect (Jp: innen). Its full name is Katsuma Kongo, or gilt-bronze katsuma. The twelve innen are the interrelated basic elements causing human suffering. As a ritual implement, gilt-bronze katsuma are placed on the four corners of the altar to facilitate completion of the deed, in terms of the laws of cause and effect. The exhibit is a type known as “Lotus Katsuma” and is decorated with lotus petals at the base of the prong and an eight-petal lotus flower in the center.

Rights

Ref. number
AW-CEN-001121-0000
License
CC BY
Creditline

慶應義塾(センチュリー赤尾コレクション)

Images
license

Depository and ID

Depository
Keio Museum Commons
Campus Mita
URL
Classification
Art

Components

OPEN DATADESIGN

Details

Identifiers

Title (EN)
Gilt-Bronze Katsuma

Physical description

Weights and quantities
Quantity 1柄
Attachments
外箱(内側漆塗り)

Identifiers

Title (EN)
Gilt-Bronze Katsuma

Physical description

Weights and quantities
Quantity 1柄
Attachments
外箱(内側漆塗り)