Mirror with Aizen Myōō, turtle, and cranes, late 13th - early 14th century
Unknown Japaneseexpand_more
Gilt bronzeexpand_more
Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundationexpand_more 2015.79.433
Not on Viewexpand_more
Aizen Myōō, is one of the Wisdom Kings, fierce spirits associated with esoteric Buddhism. Although his name means “Wisdom King, Imbued with Love,” a reflection of the love he holds for the Buddha and the love he is shown in return, Aizen Myōō is actually a manifestation of the wrathful aspect of Dainichi, the cosmic Buddha. As such, he has multiple heads and arms and carries a bow and arrow. In this bronze mirror, originally used in esoteric Buddhist ritual, he appears alongside auspicious cranes and turtles.
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- Title
- Mirror with Aizen Myōō, turtle, and cranes
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2015.79.433
- Catalogue Raisonne
- Murase, Art through a Lifetime, no. 816
- Curator Approved
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