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Yama Collection

"Exploring the Multifaceted Yama: From Mount Fuji's Serene Views to the Great Judge of Hell" Yama

Background imageYama Collection: Fuji in Clear Weather, from the series 36 Views of Mount Fuji

Fuji in Clear Weather, from the series 36 Views of Mount Fuji
XIR215180 Fuji in Clear Weather, from the series 36 Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei) (woodblock print) (see also 77485 & 394) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Musee Guimet, Paris

Background imageYama Collection: Two peony flowers. Paeonia obovata. Yama shakuyaku

Two peony flowers. Paeonia obovata. Yama shakuyaku
5855597 Two peony flowers. Paeonia obovata. Yama shakuyaku.; (add.info.: Two peony flowers: one white with pale green veins)

Background imageYama Collection: Roots, stem and leaves of the mountain peony. Paeonia obovata. Yama shakuyaku

Roots, stem and leaves of the mountain peony. Paeonia obovata. Yama shakuyaku
5855596 Roots, stem and leaves of the mountain peony. Paeonia obovata. Yama shakuyaku.; (add.info.: Roots, stem and leaves of the mountain peony. Yellow and orange leaves at base of stem)

Background imageYama Collection: Death god Yama, 16th century. Creator: Chinese Master

Death god Yama, 16th century. Creator: Chinese Master
Death god Yama, 16th century. Found in the Collection of the Potala-Palast, Lhasa.

Background imageYama Collection: Yama and Yami (image 1 of 21), between c1675 and c1725. Creator: Anon

Yama and Yami (image 1 of 21), between c1675 and c1725. Creator: Anon
Yama and Yami (image 1 of 21), between c1675 and c1725

Background imageYama Collection: Yama and Yami, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Yama and Yami, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Yama and Yami, 17th century

Background imageYama Collection: Raktayamari and Vajravetali, early 14th century. Creator: Unknown

Raktayamari and Vajravetali, early 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Raktayamari and Vajravetali, early 14th century. The Buddhist deity Raktayamari embraces his female partner, Vajravetali, their union symbolizing the bliss of enlightenment

Background imageYama Collection: Yellow Yama (?) and Consort on Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Yellow Yama (?) and Consort on Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Yellow Yama (?) and Consort on Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Background imageYama Collection: Yellow Yami (?) with Spear, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Yellow Yami (?) with Spear, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Yellow Yami (?) with Spear, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Background imageYama Collection: Blue Deity from Yama's Retinue (?) Riding a Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist... 18th-19th century

Blue Deity from Yama's Retinue (?) Riding a Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist... 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Blue Deity from Yama's Retinue (?) Riding a Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Background imageYama Collection: Yellow Yami (?) with Spear, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Yellow Yami (?) with Spear, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Yellow Yami (?) with Spear, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Background imageYama Collection: Yellow Yama (?) and Consort on Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Yellow Yama (?) and Consort on Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Yellow Yama (?) and Consort on Bull, Nyingmapa Buddhist or Bon Ritual Card, 18th-19th century

Background imageYama Collection: Shani, Planet, Miniature Painting on Paper

Shani, Planet, Miniature Painting on Paper
3609782 Shani, Planet, Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Background imageYama Collection: Mt. Fuji, Japan on Lake Kawaguchi during spring season

Mt. Fuji, Japan on Lake Kawaguchi during spring season

Background imageYama Collection: Toyama, Japan downtown city skyline with Tateyama Mountain at dawn

Toyama, Japan downtown city skyline with Tateyama Mountain at dawn

Background imageYama Collection: Mt. Fuji and temple pagoda in Fujiyoshida, Japan

Mt. Fuji and temple pagoda in Fujiyoshida, Japan

Background imageYama Collection: Mt. Fuji, Japan and Pagoda in springtime

Mt. Fuji, Japan and Pagoda in springtime

Background imageYama Collection: Fujiyoshida, Japan view of Mt. Fuji and pagoda in spring season with cherry blossoms at dusk

Fujiyoshida, Japan view of Mt. Fuji and pagoda in spring season with cherry blossoms at dusk

Background imageYama Collection: Yoshinoyama, Nara, Japan in spring season at dusk

Yoshinoyama, Nara, Japan in spring season at dusk

Background imageYama Collection: Yoshinoyama, Nara, Japan in Spring at night

Yoshinoyama, Nara, Japan in Spring at night

Background imageYama Collection: Wakayama City, Japan downtown cityscape in the afternoon

Wakayama City, Japan downtown cityscape in the afternoon

Background imageYama Collection: KYOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 2, 2017: Markers at Higashi Otani Cemetery historic site

KYOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 2, 2017: Markers at Higashi Otani Cemetery historic site

Background imageYama Collection: Kofu, Japan skyline with Mt. Fuji

Kofu, Japan skyline with Mt. Fuji

Background imageYama Collection: Kofu, Japan skyline with Mt. Fuji at dusk

Kofu, Japan skyline with Mt. Fuji at dusk

Background imageYama Collection: Nagano City, Japan at dusk from Asahi Mountain

Nagano City, Japan at dusk from Asahi Mountain

Background imageYama Collection: yoshinoyama japan in the spring

yoshinoyama japan in the spring

Background imageYama Collection: Japanese depiction of the Great Judge of Hell - Yama

Japanese depiction of the Great Judge of Hell - Yama
The Great Judge of Hell. In East Asian and Buddhist mythology, Yama (sometimes known as the King of Hell, King Yan or Yanluo) is a dharmapala (wrathful god)

Background imageYama Collection: NACHIKETAS & YAMA

NACHIKETAS & YAMA
Nachiketas goes to Yama (death) & is granted three boons. He aquires wisdom & is free from death

Background imageYama Collection: Image depicting the Wheel of life, depicting the Kalachakra or deluded existence held in the mouth

Image depicting the Wheel of life, depicting the Kalachakra or deluded existence held in the mouth of Yama
2562085 Image depicting the Wheel of life, depicting the Kalachakra or deluded existence held in the mouth of Yama, the god of death representing birth

Background imageYama Collection: Wheel of life Mandala, depicting the Kalachakra or deluded existence held in the mouth of Yama

Wheel of life Mandala, depicting the Kalachakra or deluded existence held in the mouth of Yama
2562072 Wheel of life Mandala, depicting the Kalachakra or deluded existence held in the mouth of Yama, the god of death representing birth

Background imageYama Collection: Antefix with Yama, god of death, on his vehicle, Lopburi art, Baphuon style, 11th-12th century AD

Antefix with Yama, god of death, on his vehicle, Lopburi art, Baphuon style, 11th-12th century AD
3584306 Antefix with Yama, god of death, on his vehicle, Lopburi art, Baphuon style, 11th-12th century AD by Cambodian, (11th-12th century); National Museum, Bangkok

Background imageYama Collection: Fuji, Mountains in clear Weather, 1831, from the series 36 Views of Mt

Fuji, Mountains in clear Weather, 1831, from the series 36 Views of Mt
STC255197 Fuji, Mountains in clear Weather, 1831, from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849) (Hand Coloured wood block print) by Hokusai

Background imageYama Collection: Yama, from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 1100 AD (schist)

Yama, from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 1100 AD (schist)
834223 Yama, from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 1100 AD (schist) by Indian School (12th century); 54x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Yama)

Background imageYama Collection: Fuji, Mountains in clear Weather, from 36 Views of Mount Fuji, pub

Fuji, Mountains in clear Weather, from 36 Views of Mount Fuji, pub
5902952 Fuji, Mountains in clear Weather, from 36 Views of Mount Fuji, pub. 1831 (Hand Coloured Wood Block Print) by Hokusai

Background imageYama Collection: Yama (engraving)

Yama (engraving)
3653689 Yama (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yama. Illustration for The Imperial Dictionary by John Ogilvie)

Background imageYama Collection: Fuji; Mountains in clear Weather; 1831; from the series 36 Views of Mt

Fuji; Mountains in clear Weather; 1831; from the series 36 Views of Mt
3057166 Fuji; Mountains in clear Weather; 1831; from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji (Hand Coloured wood block print) by Hokusai

Background imageYama Collection: FALL / JAPANESE CHIN / 1974

FALL / JAPANESE CHIN / 1974
CHAMPION RIU GU YAMA KIKO Owned by Crawford. Photographed on a table with a Japanese fan. Date: 1974

Background imageYama Collection: Tibetan gilt-bronze statuette of Yamer

Tibetan gilt-bronze statuette of Yamer
Tibetan gilt-bronze Buddhist statuette of Yamer, the Lord of Death

Background imageYama Collection: Fall / Japanese Chin / 1974

Fall / Japanese Chin / 1974
CHAMPION RIU GU YAMA KIKO Owned by Crawford. Photographed on a table with a Japanese fan

Background imageYama Collection: Crimson Japanese mountain camellia, Yama tsubaki

Crimson Japanese mountain camellia, Yama tsubaki, Thea japonica Nois. Forma.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageYama Collection: Scarlet Japanese mountain camellias, Yama tsubaki

Scarlet Japanese mountain camellias, Yama tsubaki, Thea japonica Nois. Forma.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageYama Collection: White peony and pale pink peony, Paeonia obovata

White peony and pale pink peony, Paeonia obovata.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageYama Collection: Roots, stem and leaves of the mountain peony

Roots, stem and leaves of the mountain peony, Paeonia obovata.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Background imageYama Collection: Japan - A little Shrine on Ishi-yama, near Otsu

Japan - A little Shrine on Ishi-yama, near Otsu
Lantern slide of A little Shrine on Ishi-yama, near Otsu. Part of Box 158 Japan, part of Boswell Collection, slide no, 47 Date: circa 1890s

Background imageYama Collection: Japan - A little shrine on Ishi-yama, near Otsu Otsu

Japan - A little shrine on Ishi-yama, near Otsu Otsu
Lantern slide of a little shrine on Ishi-yama, near Otsu. Otsu (Otsu-shi) is a small village in Japan. It is located about five miles from Kyoto

Background imageYama Collection: Nunobiki Yama, Kobe, Japan

Nunobiki Yama, Kobe, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageYama Collection: Segen Yama tea house, Yokohama, Japan

Segen Yama tea house, Yokohama, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageYama Collection: Ishibashi yama, Mount Ishibashi. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1830

Ishibashi yama, Mount Ishibashi. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1830 and 1844], 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.8 x 12.2 cm



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"Exploring the Multifaceted Yama: From Mount Fuji's Serene Views to the Great Judge of Hell" Yama, a name that resonates with diverse cultural depictions and symbolic interpretations across different realms. In one corner, we find ourselves captivated by the awe-inspiring beauty of "Fuji in Clear Weather, " an enchanting artwork from the renowned series "36 Views of Mount Fuji. " This masterpiece transports us to a tranquil realm where nature's magnificence is perfectly encapsulated. However, our journey through Yama takes an unexpected turn as we delve into ancient mythology. NACHIKETAS & YAMA emerge as intriguing figures, weaving tales of life and death intertwined. Japanese folklore presents us with a vivid portrayal as the Great Judge of Hell - a deity responsible for guiding souls on their eternal path. Venturing further into this enigmatic entity's symbolism, we encounter captivating imagery such as the Wheel of Life Mandala. Here, Kalachakra or deluded existence finds itself held within Yama's mouth—a powerful representation encompassing birth, death, and rebirth. Gouache on cloth breathes life into this intricate depiction. As time unfolds before our eyes, we stumble upon an ancient artifact showcasing Lopburi art's mastery—the Antefix with Yama riding his vehicle—an exquisite testament to 11th-12th century AD craftsmanship. The Baphuon style immortalizes this godly figure associated with mortality itself. Returning once more to Mount Fuji's allure in Hokusai’s iconic work "Mountains in Clear Weather, " we are reminded that even amidst nature’s grandeur lies an unspoken connection between earthly existence and celestial forces beyond comprehension. Finally, our exploration concludes with a glimpse into history—Yama emerges from Bhubaneswar in Odisha during 1100 AD carved meticulously onto schist stone—a testament to human creativity transcending time.