Extermination of Evil is a set of five paintings believed to have been created in the 12th century, depicting
traditional Asian deities banishing evil. The paintings are collectively listed as a
National Treasure of Japan and held at the
Nara National Museum. Clockwise, from top left:
Sendan Kendatsuba,
Shinchū,
Bishamonten,
Tenkeisei, and
Shōki.Artist: Unknown
Extermination of Evil is a set of five paintings believed to have been created in the 12th century, depicting
traditional Asian deities banishing evil. The paintings are collectively listed as a
National Treasure of Japan and held at the
Nara National Museum. Clockwise, from top left:
Sendan Kendatsuba,
Shinchū,
Bishamonten,
Tenkeisei, and
Shōki.Artist: Unknown