LARGE KAKEJIKU in polychrome on silk, depicting the Bodhisattva Ida-ten (Skanda), a Buddhist deity who protects monasteries and the Dharma (Buddhist law), and who is particularly revered in the Zen tradition. He is depicted standing, wearing richly ornamented armour and a helmet, with his hands clasped and his sword or staff resting horizontally across his arms. (Stains, wear and tear, craquelure; modern mounting) Japan, Edo period, 18th century A LARGE COLOURED SILK KAKEJIKU FEATURING THE BUDDHIST DEITY IDA-TEN, JAPAN, EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY. DIM. 122 X 62 CM (48 X 24 7/16 IN.)