Guardian Figure — Anonymous

Anonymous. Painted 1800 - 1900.

This painting was part of a set of four, each one portraying a protective deity. They were used in temples as hanging banners during outdoor public rituals. The muscular figure wields a large vajra. Derived from an Indian weapon, this implement represents not only the indestructibility of Buddhist law but also the power of Buddha in overcoming evil.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

ink, paper, dye · Original size: 63 × 118.5 cm · On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (purchase Felix Tikotin, 1947)

Print: 63 × 118.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200106865. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.