Bishamon Collection

Bishamon God of Glory
The impersonation of military prowess carries a spear in one hand, a pagoda symbolising power in the other : he inspires warriors to fight to the death for a heros glory

Kubera, the God of Riches, c.1050. Creator: Unknown
Kubera, the God of Riches, c.1050

Kubera, the God of Riches, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Kubera, the God of Riches, 5th century

Tympanum with Kubera, the God of Riches, 4th century. Creator: Unknown
Tympanum with Kubera, the God of Riches, 4th century

Bishamon, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Bishamon, 11th century

Wooden Statue of Bishamon, the God of Riches (litho)
6005900 Wooden Statue of Bishamon, the God of Riches (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wooden Statue of Bishamon, the God of Riches)

Bishamonten (Vaisravana, Guardian of the North) (polychromed wood with crystal
2628786 Bishamonten (Vaisravana, Guardian of the North) (polychromed wood with crystal, gold-leaf & metal) by Japanese School (13th century); 47.8x22.9x16.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Bishamon and the Ministering Demon, 1886. King Bishamon is one of the Four Heavenly Kings in Japanese Buddhism. From The Magazine of Art. [Cassell & Company, London, 1886]

Seven Lucky Gods, Between 1775 and 1780. Artist: Kitao, Shigemasa (1739-1820)
Seven Lucky Gods, Between 1775 and 1780. Private Collection

Seven Lucky Gods, 1810s. Artist: Shunsen (Shunko II), Katsukawa (1762-1830)
Seven Lucky Gods, 1810s. Private Collection

Seven Lucky Gods, ca 1878. Artist: Anonymous
Seven Lucky Gods, ca 1878. Private Collection

Seven Lucky Gods, 1843-1845. Artist: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Seven Lucky Gods, 1843-1845. Private Collection

Bishamon, sometimes known as Tamon-tenno, a Japanese Buddhist-Shinto god of fortune and a guardian of the world
SHINTO GOD: BISHAMON. Bishamon, sometimes known as Tamon-tenno, a Japanese Buddhist-Shinto god of fortune and a guardian of the world. Line engraving

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Bishamon, the revered 11th century deity, is known as the God of Glory and the protector of wealth in Japanese mythology. This wooden statue, a testament to the divine power of Bishamon, showcases intricate carvings and vibrant colors. As Bishamon, or Vaisravana, the Guardian of the North, he is depicted with a fierce expression and holds a treasure jar, symbolizing his role as a god of riches. In Japanese art, often depicted with his ministering demon, emphasizing his dual role as a bringer of fortune and a fierce guardian. This line engraving from the 1800s captures the essence of Bishamon's divine presence, showcasing his iconic attributes and the intricacies of Japanese artistry.