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Print of the Temple of Sanjusangen-Do 'Thousand Armed Kannon' Kyoto, Japan, 1669

About the Item

Antique print, titled: 'Tempel met Duysent Beelden.' The Temple of Sanjusangen-Do in Kyoto, dedicated to the Thousand Armed Kannon. The central statue is that of Kannon. In front of the main statue are 28 smaller statues of guardian deities. Additionally, a thousand statues of Kannon were present (seen to the left and right). Sanjusangen-do is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan. The temple was founded in 1164 by Taira no Kiyomori for the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa. It is officially known as Rengeo-in (hall of the Lotus King) and belongs to the Myoho-in temple complex. Sanjusangen-do is most famous for its massively long hondo (main hall) dating from 1266 (Kamakura period) and designated a National Treasure of Japan, and the collection of sculptures it houses, including 1001 standing Thousand-armed Kannon, 28 standing attendants, a statue of Fujin and a statue of Raijin, and the principal image of the temple, a big seated statue of Thousand-armed Kannon, all of them designated National Treasures in the category of sculptures, most of them dating to the Heian to Kamakura periods. Arnoldus Montanus' "Gedenkwaerdige Gesantschappen der Oost-Indische Maatschappy in 't Vereenigde Nederland aan de Kaisaren van Japan […]. Amsterdam: Jacob Meurs, 1669. Artists and Engravers: Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Arnoldus Montanus'. Condition: Good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. A few small tears in the lower margin (not affecting image, closed with acid-free archival tape). Sheet edges a little browned. Left margin edge uneven. A small tear in the middle of the middle fold (only visible when the sheet is folded). General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Dimensions:

Height: 12.37 in (31.4 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

1660-1669

Date of Manufacture:

1669

Condition:

Repaired: A few small tears in the lower margin - not affecting image, closed with acid-free archival tape. Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL