Tentōki and Ryūtōki

Tentōki by Kōben, National Treasure of Japan, 1216
Ryūtōki by Kōben, National Treasure of Japan, 1216

Tentōki and Ryūtōki (木造天燈鬼立像 mokuzō tentōki ritsuzō) and (木造竜燈鬼立像 mokuzō ryūtōki ritsuzō) are a pair of demon-like creatures in Japanese folklore. They are usually depicted as small oni, and symbolize the power of the Shitennō to repel and defeat evil.[1]

Kōben sculpted notable statues of Tentōki and Ryūtōki, each considered a National Treasure of Japan, carrying lanterns as offering to the Historical Buddha at Kōfuku-ji in Nara.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ "SHITENNŌ in Japanese Art". Retrieved 2012-07-10.
  2. ↑ Schumacher, Mark (2009). "Ishidoro". Japanese Buddhist Statuary. Retrieved 2009-09-16.
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