Standing Nyorai (Tathagata Buddha), By Enku Formerly owned by Koshoji, Gunma, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Tokita Chikara, On exhibit through December 24, 2013, On exhibit from January 16, 2013)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
December 4, 2012 (Tue) - March 3, 2013 (Sun)
This gallery introduces the history of sculptural art in Japan through prototypical wood-sculptures featuring examples dating from the Heian and Kamakura periods, the zenith of Japanese sculpture.
Current exhibit includes:
Seated Shaka Nyorai, Formerly enshurined in the Five-Story Pagoda of Kan'eiji temple, Edo period, dated 1639 (Lent by The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, On exhibit through December 24, 2013, On exhibit from January 16, 2013)
Standing Nyorai (Tathagata Buddha), By Enku Formerly owned by Koshoji, Gunma, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Tokita Chikara, On exhibit through December 24, 2013, On exhibit from January 16, 2013)
Standing Juichimen Kannon Bosatsu (Ekadasamukha), Heian period, 9th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Akishinodera, Nara)
Standing Sho-Kannon Bosatsu (Arya-Avalokitesvara), Heian period, 9th-10th century, Important Cultural Property, Lent by Kanshinji, Osaka
Standing Bishamonten (Vaisravana), Heian period, 9th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Dojoji, Wakayama)
Standing Senju Kannon Bosatsu (Sahasrabhuja Avalokitesvara) No.40, By Tankei, Kamakura period, dated 1251 - 1256 (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Myoho'in (From the Main Hall of Rengeo'in), Kyoto)