Fudo Myo-o

Artist

Japanese (Japanese)

Date

18th-19th century

Medium

Ink, color on paper, scroll

Dimensions

Work : 67 1/4 x 23 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (1.7 m x 59.69 cm x 3.81 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Risa and Chris Engle in honor of Mayia and Leah

Object Number

2016.32.25

Label

Fudo Myo-o is a Buddhist protector deity who is especially revered by followers of Japanese Shingon Buddhism. According to Shingon belief, Fudo Myo-o helps supplicants by destroying the physical and spiritual obstacles that prevent people from achieving enlightenment. Fudo Myo-o is typically portrayed as a fierce-looking figure surrounded by flames and holding a sword and a lariat.