| Extermination of evil | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Unknown |
| Year | 12th century |
| Type | Hanging scrolls |
| Medium | Paper |
| Dimensions | 25.8 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 |
| Location | Nara 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.