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The Twelve <i>Devas</i> are gods that protect the eight directions, the upper and lower spheres, and the directions of the sun and moon. Jiten (Skt., Prthivi) symbolizes the earth god and is often paired with Bonten (Skt., Brahman), god of the heavens. Jiten is also known as Kenrôchijin. This resplendant hanging scroll of Jiten portrays him in brilliant colors and is a work representative of the decorative style of the Insei (cloistered emperors) era (1086-1185).
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ColBase
"ColBase: Integrated Collections Database of the National Institutes for Cultural Heritage, Japan" is a service that enables a multi-database search of the collections in the four national museums (To...
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National Institutes for Cultural Heritage
The National Institutes for Cultural Heritage (NICH) comprise four National Museums (Tokyo National Museum, Kyoto National Museum, Nara National Museum, and Kyushu National Museum) and two National Research Institutes for Cultural Properties (Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, and Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties), as well as the International Research Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (IRCI) in Sakai City, for a total of seven institutions.
Last updated
July 20, 2026