국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

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Bodhisattva Kshitigarbha (Savior of Creatures both in Heaven and Hell)
  • Exhibition Name

    Ksitigarbha and the Ten Kings of Hell

  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Silk Fabric

  • Category

    religion - Buddhism - adoration - Buddhist painting

  • Dimensions

    125.8x128.8cm(Framed painting)

  • Accession Number

    Sinsu 15484

  • Location

    Buddhist Painting

Ksitigarbha is a Bodhisattva who takes responsibility for saving all beings in hell between the death of Sakyamuni and the coming of Maitreya Buddha. He rescues all miserable people from the suffering of Hell and leads them to Paradise.