A demon as a mendicant monk
A demon dressed as a mendicant monk is travelling to collect money for a temple, while calling on Buddha Amida in a loud
voice. He is striking a wooden gong to announce his arrival. The motif is a metaphor for Buddhism’s power to save: even demons can change their ways. Although this depiction is probably an ironic portrayal of insincerity and pretended piety.
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A demon as a mendicant monk
A demon dressed as a mendicant monk is travelling to collect money for a temple, while calling on Buddha Amida in a loud
voice. He is striking a wooden gong to announce his arrival. The motif is a metaphor for Buddhism’s power to save: even demons can change their ways. Although this depiction is probably an ironic portrayal of insincerity and pretended piety.
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Gift of Milne Henderson Fine Art Ltd, London
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Schenking van Milne Henderson Fine Art Ltd, Londen
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description
A demon dressed as a mendicant ...... sincerity and pretended piety.
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Een duivel gekleed als een bed ...... htheid
en geveinsde vroomheid.
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identifier
AK-RAK-2000-14
language
publisher
Rijksmuseum
title
A demon as a mendicant monk
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Een duivel als bedelmonnik
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type
created
1850 - 1889
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1850 - 1889
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extent
depth 8 cm
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diameter 26 mm
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diameter 46 mm
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height 127.0 cm
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height 193.8 cm
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height 7.5 cm
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houten doos breedte 46,7 cm
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houten doos diepte 8 cm
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houten doos hoogte 7,5 cm
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mont. + rolstok breedte 435 mm
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Collectie: Japan (collectie)
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spatial
temporal
derde kwart 19e eeuw
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fourth quarter 19th century
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third quarter 19th century
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vierde kwart 19e eeuw
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