Vaisravana
CultureChinese
Date1516
MediumHanging scroll; polychrome and white on heavy cloth
DimensionsOverall: 50 x 40 1/2 inches (127 x 102.87 cm)
Credit LineGift of John W. Gruber
Object number79-54
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DescriptionThe large, central figure is that of Vaisravana, elaborately clothed and seated on a lion. He is the god of wealth and the guardian of the North. He holds a long-staffed umbrella in his right hand. In the upper section and on either side of his head are groups of standing deities. Their garments are Chinese, and they wear elaborate, jeweled scholars' headdresses.
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