Artwork Details
49 in.
PeriodEvans Woollen Jr. Memorial Fund
CopyrightKofujuji Temple Nara, Japan; (Harry C. Nail, Jr. Palo Alto, California); purchased by the John Herron Art Institute, now the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1959.
地蔵菩薩立像
Jizō was especially popular as a rescuer of souls in hell; his powers of salvation derive from Ksitigarbha, the ancient Indian earth goddess. His face radiates tenderness and compassion, fitting to his role of relieving pain and suffering.
Jizō is also worshipped as a protector of children and travelers. Usually portrayed as a young monk, he carries the alarum staff to frighten insects away from his steps and the cintamani jewel to illuminate the darkness.
Exhibition Name
Venue
Dates
The Viewing Project: The Museum of Wonder
Indianapolis Museum of Art
October 14, 2011 - April 15, 2012
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