A RARE AND EARLY PAINTING OF THE HACHISHOJIN
A RARE AND EARLY PAINTING OF THE HACHISHOJIN
Japan, 16th/17th century, Muromachi (1336-1573) to early Edo period (1615-1868)
Finely painted with ink, gilt, and watercolors on paper. The central figure depicting "Daishogun大将軍" (commander-in-chief), one of the Hasshojin (eight god-generals) responsible for auspicious and inauspicious directions in Onmyodo. The other seven gods depicted are: 牛頭天王, 太歳、太陰、歳刑、歳破、歳殺、黄幡、豹尾: Gozu-tenno,Taisai, Taion, Saikei, Saiha, Saisatsu, Ouban, and Hyobi.
Image SIZE 29.2 x 28.5 cm, SIZE incl. frame 31.5 x 30.8 cm
Condition: Good condition with old wear, creasing, soiling, small losses here and there.
Provenance: Swiss private collection.
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A RARE AND EARLY PAINTING OF THE HACHISHOJIN
Japan, 16th/17th century, Muromachi (1336-1573) to early Edo period (1615-1868)
Finely painted with ink, gilt, and watercolors on paper. The central figure depicting "Daishogun大将軍" (commander-in-chief), one of the Hasshojin (eight god-generals) responsible for auspicious and inauspicious directions in Onmyodo. The other seven gods depicted are: 牛頭天王, 太歳、太陰、歳刑、歳破、歳殺、黄幡、豹尾: Gozu-tenno,Taisai, Taion, Saikei, Saiha, Saisatsu, Ouban, and Hyobi.
Image SIZE 29.2 x 28.5 cm, SIZE incl. frame 31.5 x 30.8 cm
Condition: Good condition with old wear, creasing, soiling, small losses here and there.
Provenance: Swiss private collection.
