Artist: Ogata Gekko
Series: Gekko Essays; Gekko Zuihitsu
Subject: Fiery God
Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi
Date: 1896
Format: Oban
Dimensions: 14 7/16" x 9 7/8"
Condition: Fine impression, color, and condition
 
"Gekko Zuihitsu" (Gekko's Essay) Fudo-myo-o is one of the five "Kings of Wisdom" in the Shingon sect of esoteric Buddhism. Here, the fiery god appeared in young priest Yuten's dream. After Yuten swallowed Fudo's sword, he attained great wisdom. (ukiyo-e, artelino)