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Tenjin-sama Depicted
Dazaifu Tenmangu
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Sugawara no Michizane (845-903), widely renowned as an outstanding politician and one of the greatest cultural figures in Japanese history, concluded his pure and noble life in Dazaifu. The establishment of a small shrine called "Shokiyo" over his grave marked the founding of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. Since then, Michizane has been revered as Tenjin-sama.
Depictions of Tenjin-sama as an object of faith can be broadly categorized into two types: the traditional Japanese "Sokutai Tenjin-zo" wearing formal Heian aristocratic attire, often depicted with plum and pine trees that have a connection to him, and the "Totou Tenjin-zo" wearing Chinese-style attire, symbolizing the legend of Tenjin-sama traveling to the continent, receiving Zen teachings, and being granted a kasaya robe.
This time, the exhibition will showcase a selection of over 40 Tenjin-sama images from a collection of more than 140, spanning 600 years from the 14th century of the Nanboku-cho period to the 20th century.
In addition, a masterpiece rediscovered after 82 years – the "Sansui Kachochizu Byobu" painted by Sansetsu Kano will be unveiled. This extraordinary painter, born in Hizen, gained attention for his imaginative style preceding Jakuchu Ito and Rosetsu Nagasawa.
First Period: December 9 (Saturday) to February 18, 2024 (Sunday)
Second Period: February 23, 2024 (Friday, holiday) to May 6, 2024 (Monday, holiday)
Depictions of Tenjin-sama as an object of faith can be broadly categorized into two types: the traditional Japanese "Sokutai Tenjin-zo" wearing formal Heian aristocratic attire, often depicted with plum and pine trees that have a connection to him, and the "Totou Tenjin-zo" wearing Chinese-style attire, symbolizing the legend of Tenjin-sama traveling to the continent, receiving Zen teachings, and being granted a kasaya robe.
This time, the exhibition will showcase a selection of over 40 Tenjin-sama images from a collection of more than 140, spanning 600 years from the 14th century of the Nanboku-cho period to the 20th century.
In addition, a masterpiece rediscovered after 82 years – the "Sansui Kachochizu Byobu" painted by Sansetsu Kano will be unveiled. This extraordinary painter, born in Hizen, gained attention for his imaginative style preceding Jakuchu Ito and Rosetsu Nagasawa.
First Period: December 9 (Saturday) to February 18, 2024 (Sunday)
Second Period: February 23, 2024 (Friday, holiday) to May 6, 2024 (Monday, holiday)
Schedule | Dec 9 (Sat) 2023-May 6 (Mon) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥500, University and High School Students ¥200, Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥100 | ||||
| Website | https://keidai.art/event/982 | ||||
| Venue | Dazaifu Tenmangu https://www.dazaifutenmangu.or.jp/en/ | ||||
| Location | 4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka 818-0117 | ||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from Dazaifu Station on the Nishitetsu Dazaifu line. | ||||
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