East Asian Art Seated Jizo Made in Japan, AsiaKamakura Period (1185-1333), Early 14th century Artist/maker unknown, Japanese Ink, colors, and cut and reverse-stamped gold on silk; mounted as a hanging scroll * Gallery 241, Asian Art, second floor 1983-16-1 Gift of the Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1983 |
LabelThe advocate of souls facing trial in hell and a protector of children, Jizo is depicted sitting atop a lotus throne on a rocky bluff amid a sea of rolling waves. This idealized setting, painted with touches of gold, may be a reference to Jizo’s legendary abode, Mount Karadiya.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
