Equestrian Statue of Katsute Gongen

Unknown16th Century Muromachi Period

Mt. Mitoku Sanbutsu ji Temple
Misasa-cho, Touhaku District, Japan

Town Designated Tangible Cultural Property
Also known as "Katsute Daimyoujin". In 1541, an equestrian statue with a black horse was made and enshrined in Monju-do. This statue is not only the oldest signed piece (including statues and paintings) of Katsute Myoujin, but is also the second oldest equestrian statue after the one of Komori Gongen in Armor in Jizo-do.

Details

Title: Equestrian Statue of Katsute Gongen
Creator: Unknown
Date: 16th Century Muromachi Period
Physical Dimensions: h83.7 x d98.7 cm
Type: Artworks and Crafts
External Link: http://www.mitokusan.jp/sanbutsuji.html

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