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Welcoming Descent of Jizō

地蔵菩薩来迎図

1200s

Japan, Kamakura period

(1185–1333)
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink, color, gold, and cut gold on silk
Measurements
Image: 59 x 33.2 cm (23 1/4 x 13 1/16 in.); Overall: 120.7 x 51.4 cm (47 1/2 x 20 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 1983.75
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Jizō is well known for rescuing people from the many Buddhist hells.

Description

The bodhisattva Jizō—an enlightened being who refuses to become a Buddha in order to aid other beings in their quest for enlightenment—appears as a Buddhist monk carrying a wish-fulfilling jewel and a golden staff topped with rings. He descends with each of his feet balanced atop a lotus, borne by clouds to save a suffering believer who has called out for his help. Jizō is well known among Buddhists for rescuing people from the many Buddhist hells.
A hanging scroll depicts the bodhisattva Jizō, a figure with light skin tone and a shaven head, standing on lotus blossoms atop a swirling cloud. Jizō wears yellow and brown patterned robes and gold necklaces. A circular halo with a blue center and golden rays encircles their head as they look down, holding a jewel in a raised hand. The scene occurs within a dark rectangle framed by an organic patterned golden rectangle.

Welcoming Descent of Jizō

1200s

Japan, Kamakura period (1185–1333)

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