140th Anniversary Thematic Exhibitions: Masterpieces of Buddhist Sculpture in the Tokyo National Museum Collection
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Standing Bosatsu, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
September 25, 2012 (Tue) - December 2, 2012 (Sun)To celebrate the museum's 140th anniversary, this exhibition features 19 exceptional statues (13 entries) solely from the museum collection. Seventy percent of the sculptures on display were obtained by the museum during the Meiji era (1868-1912), as a result of efforts in collecting during the early days of the museum. Two of the statues were purchased after 1945, one was donated by the artist and poet Mr. Kawabata Ryushi, and three were transferred from the Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs.
Current exhibit includes:
Standing Bosatsu (Bodhisattva), Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Seated Nikko Bosatsu (Suryaprabha), Formerly owned by Kinrinji and Kozanji, Kyoto, Nara period, 8th century (Important Cultural Property)
Standing Bishamon Ten (Vaisravana), Formerly owned by the Jurin'in, Chusenji, Heian period, ca. 1162 (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Kawabata Ryushi)
Standing Junishinsho (Twelve Heavenly Generals): Shinshin (Monkey General), Formerly owned by Joruriji temple, Kyoto, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Seated Aizen Myo'o (Ragaraja), Kamakura period, 13th - 14th century (Important Cultural Property)