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Woodblock of Bishamonten, c. 1780, Unknown Japanese, 11 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 1/2 in. (29.21 x 10.8 x 1.27 cm), Wood, Japan, 18th century, Varuna is one of several Hindu gods adopted into Buddhism to serve as guardians of the faith. Associated with water, Varuna is usually shown with a crown of seven water serpents. In this case, he also holds a bowl from which emerges a snake.

Woodblock of Bishamonten, c. 1780, Unknown Japanese, 11 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 1/2 in. (29.21 x 10.8 x 1.27 cm), Wood, Japan, 18th century, Varuna is one of several Hindu gods adopted into Buddhism to serve as guardians of the faith. Associated with water, Varuna is usually shown with a crown of seven water serpents. In this case, he also holds a bowl from which emerges a snake.
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Woodblock of Bishamonten, c. 1780, Unknown Japanese, 11 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 1/2 in. (29.21 x 10.8 x 1.27 cm), Wood, Japan, 18th century, Varuna is one of several Hindu gods adopted into Buddhism to serve as guardians of the faith. Associated with water, Varuna is usually shown with a crown of seven water serpents. In this case, he also holds a bowl from which emerges a snake.
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4244 x 3721 px | 45.2 MB
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35.9 x 31.5 cm | 14.1 x 12.4 in (300 dpi)