Shakyamuni Conquering the Demons (Shaka Gōma-zu), Meiji period (1868–1912), ca. 1888, Japan, Album leaf mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 14 1/2 x 11 in. (36.8 x 27.9 cm), Paintings, Kawanabe Kyōsai (Japanese, 1831–1889), This scene probably depicts an episode from the life of Shaka (Skt: Sakyamuni), the historical Buddha, the attack of the demon king Mara. Shaka Buddha was able however, to defeat Mara and his army and thus attain enlightenment
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Shakyamuni Conquering, Demons, Shaka Gōma-zu, Meiji period, 1868–1912, ca, 1888, Japan, Album leaf mounted, hanging scroll, ink, color, silk, 14 1/2 x 11, 36.8 27.9 cm, Paintings, Kawanabe Kyōsai, Japanese, 1831–1889, scene, depicts, episode, life, Shaka, Skt, Sakyamuni, historical Buddha, attack, demon king, Mara, able, defeat Mara, army, thus attain, enlightenment
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