Medicine Master Buddha and the Twelve Divine Generals
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows the Medicine Master Buddha seated in the center. He wears red robes and holds a jar of medicine in his left hand. Around him are twelve fierce-looking generals, each holding weapons. Above them, two smaller figures represent the sun and moon. The generals look ready to protect the Buddha. They stand on clouds that look like folded paper. Many colors glow quietly in the silk robes and armor. This art comes from the Kamakura period in Japan. If you want to see it, look for it at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
