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Ji-ten (Prthivi)

十二天像 地天
Ji-ten (Prthivi) (十二天像 地天)
PLATE IImage: Kyoto National Museum, via ColBase — CC BY 4.0
At a glance — Painting · Heian period, 12th century · held by Kyoto National Museum · designated National Treasure of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
National Treasure (国宝)
Category
Paintings
Date
1101–1200
Dimensions
Height144cm:Width127cm
Catalogue ID
cobas-5784

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The Twelve Devas are gods that protect the eight directions, the upper and lower spheres, and the directions of the sun and moon. Jiten (Skt., Prthivi) symbolizes the earth god and is often paired with Bonten (Skt., Brahman), god of the heavens. Jiten is also known as Kenrôchijin. This resplendant hanging scroll of Jiten portrays him in brilliant colors and is a work representative of the decorative style of the Insei (cloistered emperors) era (1086-1185).

— Museum description: Kyoto National Museum (CC BY 4.0), via ColBase / Japan Search.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Ji-ten (Prthivi)（十二天像 地天）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-5784. Kyoto National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/ji-ten-prthivi/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Cultural property designation: National Treasure
  • Category: Paintings, sketches, and prints:Japan:Buddhist paintings
  • Genre: Painting
  • Size: Height144cm:Width127cm
  • 員数: 1幅
  • 分類: 絵画
  • 時代世紀: 平安時代 後期 ・12世紀
  • 法量: 縦144cm:横127cm
  • 種別: 絵画:日本:仏画

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