Heike Nōkyō: Frontispiece of the Kanfugen Sutra is a decorated sutra frontispiece created in 1164 by an unknown artist. The work forms part of a series of thirty-three illuminated scrolls of Buddhist scripture, commissioned by Taira no Kiyomori and dedicated to Itsukushima Shrine to pray for the prosperity of his clan. The scrolls are notable examples of late Heian period religious art, combining calligraphy with elaborate pictorial and decorative elements. The image depicts a kneeling figure in layered court robes holding a tall staff, rendered in ink, color, gold, and silver on paper.

The figure is shown in a richly colored garment, with hues of red, green, and gold, and is surrounded by a shimmering field of gold and silver leaf, which creates a radiant, celestial atmosphere. The composition is asymmetrical, with the figure placed low and to the side, emphasizing the expanse of the gilded background and the sense of spiritual elevation. The Heike Nōkyō scrolls, including this frontispiece, were offered to Itsukushima Shrine in 1164 as an act of devotion and political aspiration by Taira no Kiyomori, a prominent leader of the late Heian period. The complete set is preserved at Itsukushima Shrine, where it remains an important cultural and religious treasure.

These works are recognized for their historical significance and are among the most celebrated examples of illuminated Buddhist manuscripts from medieval Japan.