The main part starts here.
Fuzan Hirano's "Bishamonten (Idaten Doji)" is on display here.
Although he is known as Tamonten when among the four heavenly kings of Buddhism, this figure is known as Bishamonten when by himself, and is the guardian deity of the north, as well as a god of light and good fortune. A talented god also known Konpira.
This god of good fortune holds a two-storied Buddhist tower in his left hand and a lucky stick in his right.
There are also 2 other works displayed.
Arakawa area
3-49-1 Arakawa
10 minutes
Toyama Hirano ""Tenjo Tenge Yuiga Dokuson""
https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/a015/shisetsuannai/sonota/sonota102.html
Toyama Hirano ""Ryokan""
https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/a015/shisetsuannai/sonota/sonota103.html
Mitsuko Taira""Pietà""
https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/a015/shisetsuannai/sonota/sonota140.html
Updated: February 29, 2024