Antique Japanese Edo Yatagarasu Kannon Painting C.1850
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Paintings: Pre 1900: Item # 1329848
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Paintings: Pre 1900: Item # 1329848
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$675.00
Important Edo Period C.1850 scroll painting of Kannon holding `Yatagarasu` the divine crow and messenger to the gods. Symbolizes the sun and like the sacred phoenix resides in the celestial realm. A mark of rebirth and rejuvenation. Yatagarasu as a crow-god is a symbol specifically of guidance. This great crow was sent from heaven as a guide for Emperor Jimmu on his initial journey from the region which would become Kumano to what would become Yamato, (Yoshino and then Kashihara). It is generally accepted that Yatagarasu is an incarnation of Taketsunimi no mikoto. Crow has 3 legs. Scroll painting has been framed. Ask for shipping quote. 32" tall and 15" wide.
