Ka-ten (Agni)

Ka-ten is one of the Twelve Devas that were made in 1127 to be hung at the annual, New Year's ceremony of esoteric prayers, held at Shingon-in in the Imperial Palace. They were formerly owned by Kyoogokoku-ji (To-ji) temple. The Twelve Devas are the guardians of the four quarters and four semi-quarters, up and down, and the sun and moon. Ka-ten is in charge of the southeast semi-quarter. Ka-ten is often depicted with an old man with a strict expression, but here he is portrayed with gentle, friendly features.

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