Monju (Sk. Mañjuśrī)

Hanging scroll; ink and colors on silk
H 89.0, W 41.0
Kamakura period　14th century

Monju (Sk. Mañjuśrī)
  • D009387
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  • D009387
  • 1995/04/26
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Based on iconography imported from Song-dynasty China, this image depicts a youthful Monju bosatsu, bodhisattva Mañjuśrī, with its hair tied into five knots, holding a sutra scroll and a lotus blossom. Monju is seated on the back of a lion, accompanied by Zenzai Dōji (Skt. Sudhana) and Uden'ō (the king of Khotan). This painting, from Chōkyū-ji Temple in Nara, originated from faith in Monju who is associated with Mt. Wutai in China.  
Object label 

Accession Number 829-0
Category Paintings
Bibliography Illustrated Catalogue of the Collection of the Nara National Museum: Buddhist Painting. Nara National Museum, 2002, 169p. (Japanese)

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