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Shinchū, The Divine Insect, Extermination of Evil (J., Hekija-e)

辟邪絵 神虫
Shinchū, The Divine Insect, Extermination of Evil (J., Hekija-e) (辟邪絵 神虫)
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At a glance — Painting · Heian period, 12th century · held by Nara National Museum · designated National Treasure of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
National Treasure (国宝)
Category
Paintings
Date
1101–1200
Dimensions
H 25.8, W 70.0
Catalogue ID
cobas-15771

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Shinchū, The Divine Insect, Extermination of Evil (J., Hekija-e) is a painting of Heian period, 12th century (1101–1200), held by the Nara National Museum and designated a National Treasure (国宝) of Japan. The facts below are transcribed from the official catalogue record; this entry carries no museum description in English.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Shinchū, The Divine Insect, Extermination of Evil (J., Hekija-e)（辟邪絵 神虫）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-15771. Nara National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/shinch-the-divine-insect-extermination-of-evil-j-hekija-e/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Cultural property designation: National Treasure
  • Genre: Paintings
  • Category: Paintings, sketches, and prints:Japan:Yamato-e
  • Material: Hanging scroll; ink and colors on paper
  • Size: H 25.8, W 70.0
  • 員数: １幅
  • 分類: 絵画
  • 種別: 絵画:日本:やまと絵
  • 品質形状: 紙本 著色 掛幅
  • 法量: 縦25.8 横70.0

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