19. Saigoku Pilgrimage Scroll

19. Saigoku Pilgrimage Scroll

Japan, 19th century; ink stamps on paper mounted on silk; mounted prints: 36 x 14 5/8 in., overall including brocade and knobs: 58 1/2 x 22 3/4 in.; Private Collection.

Saigoku Station No.1:  Nachisan Seigantoji.

Saigoku Station No.1: Nachisan Seigantoji.

Saigoku Station No.1:  Nachisan Seigantoji.

This ofuda corresponds to Station 1, Nachi, and shows the six-armed Nyoirin, in relaxed posture. He has one arm supporting the chin, another on a rock, and the others hold a lotus, prayer beads, wish-fulfilling jewel and dharma wheel. LL