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| Kōfuku-ji Temple: Oni (ogre) with Dragon Lantern on its Head | |
Kōfuku-ji Temple: Oni (ogre) with Dragon Lantern on its Head
In popular Japanese thought, “oni” conjures up an image of a hideous creature emerging from hell’s abyss to terrify wicked mortals. An oni is customarily portrayed with one or more horns protruding from its scalp. It sometimes has a third eye in the center of its forehead, and its skin most commonly is black, red, blue, or yellow. It often has a large mouth with conspicuous canine teeth.
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| Issued Country | Japan |
| Issued Year | 2002 |
| Category | Buddhist Image |
| Type | Postage Stamps |