Lot 98
EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 18TH/19TH CENTURY
On a dark blue ground with polychrome and gold on paper, the auspicious Mt Ontake, where Shugendo, a mix of Shinto, Esoteric Buddhism, Taoism and shamanism has been practiced for centuries. The three main Gods of the mountain are depicted with Ontakesan-zaou-daigongen in the centre, Hakkaisan-daidura-jinnou, right and Mikasayama-touri-tengu on the left. To the bottom right and sitting down is the great Shugendo master Fukan and below at the top of a sacred waterfall is Fudo Myoo, the Wisdom King or guardian deity of Buddhism. With wooden tomobako.
Painting 62cm high, 27.5cm wide, Scroll 138cm high, 38.5cm wide
Estimate $1,800 - $2,400
Crease lines, minor scratches to the surface of the painting. Some fading and crease lines to the scroll mount.
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Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8666
6:00pm - 8 August 2022
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 5 - Sunday 7 August, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
Dominic Kavanagh
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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