Takaya Miou
Brilliance , page 2 of 14
Japan, 2000
Drawing (genga), ink and screen-tone on Kent paper
Collection of the artist (L.2016-16.30)
© Takaya Miou, 2000

Caption in published version of this page:

Tian Fuandi, alongside his consort Hai, presided as Emperor over the Realm of the Dead, where he welcomed blemished souls from the Realm of the Living. The Realm of the Dead was essentially a hospital for spirits in need of cleansing.