One of the ten Judges of Hell
Figure
1850-1900 (made)
1850-1900 (made)
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According to Buddhist belief, on the 35th day after a person dies they are judged by the Ten Kings of the Underworld. These judges decide whether or not the deceased is a sinner and should be punished. This figure is carved in the style of the 13th century but inscriptions show it was made much later.
Object details
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| Title | One of the ten Judges of Hell |
| Materials and techniques | Carved and painted wood, crystal |
| Brief description | Figure depicting one of the ten Judges of Hell, carved and painted wood, crystal eyes, Japan, 1850-1900 |
| Physical description | Figure depicting one of the ten Judges of Hell, carved and painted wood, crystal eyes, inscription once hidden under paint lists the names of the believers who paid for the figures to be made. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | inscription once hidden under paint lists the names of the believers who paid for the figures to be made. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support |
| Summary | According to Buddhist belief, on the 35th day after a person dies they are judged by the Ten Kings of the Underworld. These judges decide whether or not the deceased is a sinner and should be punished. This figure is carved in the style of the 13th century but inscriptions show it was made much later. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.11-1967 |
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| Record created | May 11, 2009 |
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