Narita Fudō (Acalaratha), unknown maker from Japan

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Narita Fudō (Acalaratha)
Narita Fudō (Acalaratha)
Narita Fudō (Acalaratha)
possibly 1800
Narita Fudō (Acalaratha) , possibly 1800
Where object was made: Japan
Material/technique: paper; ink; light colors
Dimensions:
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 100.5 x 47.5 cm
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 39 9/16 x 18 11/16 in
Object Height/Width (Height x Width): 157.5 x 60.1 cm
Mount Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 62 1/2 x 23 11/16 in
Roller Dimensions (Width x Diameter): 65.5 cm
Roller Dimensions (Width x Diameter): 25 13/16 in
Credit line: Gift of Elsie Anna Wilson Trust
Accession number: 1994.0116
Not on display
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Exhibition Label: "Compassionate Beings: Japanese Buddhist Art," Sep-2009, Kris Ercums The Buddhist deity Narita Fudō is one of five Radiant Kings. He is easily identified by his fierce countenance and the sword and lasso that he holds in his hands. These attributes indicate his ability to defeat evil, destroy ignorance, and cause people to suffer. He is typically depicted either sitting or standing on a rock that symbolizes his unwavering stance on subduing wickedness. Fudō is beloved among the pantheon of Buddhist deities and thus a popular subject of prints. Surrounding Fudō is a large entourage of deities, all identified by cartouches and holding various jewels, sword, scrolls, and books. Archive Label date unknown: The Buddhist deity Narita Fudo is one of five Radiant Kings. He is easily identified by his fierce countenance and the sword and lasso that he holds in his hands and that indicate his ability to defeat evil, destroy ignorance, and cause people to suffer. He is typically depicted either sitting or standing on a rock that symbolizes his unwavering stance on subduing wickedness. Fudo is beloved among the pantheon of Buddhist deities and thus a popular subject of prints. Surrounding Fudo is a large entourage of deities, all identified by cartouches and holding various jewels, sword, scrolls, and books. The size of this woodblock print suggests that it was used for worship, as opposed to the smaller images (seen nearby on the screen of pilgrimage prints) that were more often souvenirs of a pilgrim's devotional tour of several temples.