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Trinity of War Gods

Unknown16th-17th century, Momoyama-Edo period

Tachibana Museum

Tachibana Museum
Fukuoka-ken, Japan

This hanging scroll is believed to be a talisman which Tachibana Muneshige brought along to military camps. The figure with three faces and six arms riding on a wild boar in the center is Marici, who was worshipped by samurai warriors as the goddess of war. The figure in armor riding a horse on the left is Shogun Jizo, who was worshipped as a deity of victory. The figure holding a rod on the right is Koyamyojin, who is the tutelary deity of Mt. Koya.

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  • Title: Trinity of War Gods
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 16th-17th century, Momoyama-Edo period
  • Physical Dimensions: 61.1×61.5cm
  • Type: Painting
Tachibana Museum

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