Extermination of Evil

Extermination of evil
ArtistUnknown
Year12th century
TypeHanging scrolls
MediumPaper
Dimensions25.8 to 26.0 centimetres (10.2 to 10.2 in) in height and 39.2 to 77.2 centimetres (15.4 to 30.4 in) in width
LocationNara National Museum, Nara, Nara

Extermination of evil (辟邪絵, Hekija-E) is a set of five paintings depicting traditional Asian deities banishing evil. The paintings are collectively listed as a national treasure of Japan and held at the Nara national museum.


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