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Kanji on Heianjo tsuba


Kurikata

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21 hours ago, Kurikata said:

Hi,

 

Do you know if these Kanji have a meaning (Certainly yes but which ones)?

 

Thank you

 

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The kanji repeated 4 times in each corner is Ou - King. The one at the top and bottom, I have no idea!

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Thank you so much Arnaud!

 

King of East ! If someone has some information on a tale related to this King, please tell me who he is!

 

Anyway, might be Jikokuten (持國天), or Dhṛtarāṣṭra in Sanskrit, is a guardian deity with fierce expression that protects the east of Buddha's realm. He is associated with the color white. In China, he is regarded as being harmonious and compassionate, using his pipa to play music in order to convert others to Buddhism. In Japan, his statues mostly carry a sword. He is also the leader of the Gandharvas, the celestial musicians and messengers. His name means "he who upholds the realm/nation."

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