Daishōjin Bosatsu, from “Album of Buddhist Deities from the Diamond World and Womb World Mandalas” 1100 - 1185

This handscroll depicts a seated bodhisattva, Daishōjin Bosatsu, from the *Album of Buddhist Deities from the Diamond World and Womb World Mandalas*, created by the Japanese artist Takuma Tametō between 1100 and 1185. The bodhisattva is portrayed seated on a lotus throne, holding a spear, a symbol of their power and protection. The vibrant colors and fine details of the illustration are characteristic of Takuma's style, which combines elements of both Chinese and Japanese Buddhist art traditions.