National Museum of Asian Art
Fugen
Takuma Eiga 宅間栄賀 (fl. early 14th century) · 1333-1573
The Buddhist deity Fugen, a bodhisattva (enlightened being), is usually depicted riding an elephant. In this small ink painting, the animal lies on the ground in what is clearly an earthly setting, while the youthful Fugen reads from a sutra (sacred text).
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