Nitten, the Sun Deity [one of a set of Twelve Devas], 14th-15th century
Unknown Japaneseexpand_more
Ink, color, gold, and cut gold leaf (kirikane) on silkexpand_more
The William Hood Dunwoody Fundexpand_more 79.2.11
Not on Viewexpand_more
Nitten is the Sun Deity and serves in Buddhism in the same capacity. Nitten holds a solar disc in his right hand within which is a three-legged rooster, believed to inhabit the sun.
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- Title
- Nitten, the Sun Deity [one of a set of Twelve Devas]
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 79.2.11
- Curator Approved
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