Jizo Bodhisattva

Japan, c. 1300-1350, ink and dye on silk

Jizo saves souls and those who pass away. Commissioning a portrait of Jizo was also considered propitious for a person’s ancestors. Jizo descends on a cloud and meets his devotees. Here he is shown in the usual way as an elegant, young monk, with a shaven head and richly decorated clothes.

  • Artwork typehanging scroll
  • Object numberAK-MAK-162
  • Dimensionsheight 11 cm x width 68.5 cm x depth 11.5 cm, diameter 67 mm, diameter 55 mm, height 96.8 cm x width 39.5 cm, width 64.4 mm, height 173.5 cm x width 56.9 cm