1150082 Daiitoku Myoo, Kamakura Period, c.1251-99 (wood, metal, gold leaf & pigment) by Japanese School (13th century); 130.8x64.1x91.4 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: In Esoteric Buddhism, a Wisdom King is the third type of deity after Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. The Sanskrit name literally translates as "knowledge king", thus the Chinese character "??, meaning knowledgeable (and/or bright) is used, leading to wide array of alternative English names including Radiant King, among others like Guardian King, etc. Wisdom Kings belong to the Buddhist Pantheon. In Tibetan Buddhism, they are known as Heruka.); 穢 Minneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of the Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture; Japanese, out of copyright.