It seems to be a venerable status (尊格) that originated in India, but there is no distinguished work in India; however, its statues were produced eagerly in China and Japan through the dissemination of 'Juichimen Shinjushin-kyo Sutra' translated by Genjo in Tang.
もともとはインド起源の尊格と思われるが、インドにおける作例は顕著なものがなく、唐の玄奘訳の「十一面神咒心経」が流布したことにより、中国および日本でさかんに造像された。