Tsuba with Bishamonten

19th century

6.1 cm 6.6 cm 0.2 cm

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In the Buddhist pantheon, Bishamonten is the chief of the four Guardian Kings who guard the cardinal directions. He protects the north and is shown holding a lance and a small pagoda. The pagoda symbolizes a treasure house of spiritual wealth that he protects. He also appears...

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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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