Pocket shrine or amulet, round box with carved seated figure with six arms inside. The figure sits on top of a cup in front of a red background painted with flames. The arms hold bow, arrow, a flower, a bell and another object. The outside of the box is lacquered black. For box lid see [1985.53.597 .2] [EH [OPS Move] 26/4/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Pocket shrine or amulet, round box with carved seated figure with six arms inside. The figure sits on top of a cup in front of a red background painted with flames. The arms hold bow, arrow, a flower, a bell and another object. The outside of the box is lacquered black. For box lid see [1985.53.597 .2] [EH [OPS Move] 26/4/2017]
Geographical reference: Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups: Japanese
Person: Field collector Walter Leo Hildburgh; PRM source Wellcome Institute; PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1985
Date collected: by 1985
Acquisition information: Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Lacquer Varnish, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Lacquered Varnished, Process Painted
Dimensions: Diameter: max 60 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1985.53.597.1
Research and responses: The figure could be Aizen, the god of love. He typically holds weapons in his hands, often bow and arrow, and wears a crown incorporating a shishi, a magial lion. See http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/myo-o.shtml. [El.B 05/11/2013]

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