Marici
Ink and color on silk
Marici
KOREA; Goryeo dynasty
This picture of Marici was painted in Korea during the 14th century. According to the Marici Sutra, Marici has the power of invisibility and can grant wealth and victory in debates to devotees. During the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), Marici was regarded as a national protector and was widely venerated. This painting was brought to Japan, and was listed as an Important Cultural Property in 1911.
The dignified Marici is portrayed as Goryeo dynasty royalty. Wearing a headdress and string ornaments, Marici sits on an dragon throne decorated with carved dragon’s heads. The red robe is adorned with gold patterns. A heavy cloak is draped over the shoulders. Both hands grasp the thin handle of a fan. The head is surrounded by a gold nimbus.
For more details, go to the Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Painting I-O, page 517.
Cite this article:
author = Hsingyun and Youheng and Youlu and Wilson, Graham and Manho and Mankuang and Huntington, Susan,
booktitle = {Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Painting I-O},
pages = 517,
title = {{Marici}},
volume = 15,
year = {2016}}