Minneapolis Museum of Art 13th Century Japanese Wood Carving Northern Heavenly King Vishamon Sky

Minneapolis Museum of Art 13th Century Japanese Wood Carving Northern Heavenly King Vishamon Sky

This is a late 13th century statue of the celestial Visharman, now in the Minneapolis Museum of Art. This statue is made of Japanese cypress wood, painted with color, gold foil, metal. It was created by Chang Qing, a famous Japanese sculptor of Buddha statues. Pishaman day is one of the four kings in Buddhism, guarding the north, driving out demons and protecting the world. He wore a heavily armored samurai with a spear and a small tower.