Saturn.
Saturn.
Japan, late Heian period, 12th century.
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Rituals dedicated to the stars and planets were introduced to Japan in the ninth century together with Mikkyo teachings. Saturn, one of the Nine Luminaries of the stellar system, is illustrated here as an old man with a bull’s head, dressed in a flowing robe.source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterjr1961/4094146739/in/photostream/
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