The group of twelve statues was originally owned by Tainei-ji Temple in Kanagawa Prefecture. Each figure shows lively posture to constitute a diversified impression of this group. The facial expressions have been reflected by the characteristic of the twelve zodiac animals applied on each headdress. Only the Inu-gami (Divine General of dog) statue is a later production.
Shigeki Iwata
Masterworks from the Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall at the Nara National Museum. Nara National Museum, 2010, p.139, no.144.
Twelve Divine Generals
Wood, single block construction
Kamakura period
13th century

- D017398

- D017398
- 1997/02/14

- D017400
- 1997/02/14

- D017402
- 1997/02/14

- D017404
- 1997/02/14
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