Seated Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaisajyaguru), Nara period, 8th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
June 11, 2013 (Tue) - September 8, 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:
Standing Daikokuten (Mahakala) , By Kaiken, Formerly owned by Todai-ji, Nara, Nanbokucho period, dated 1347 (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Agency for Cultural Affairs)
Standing Komoku Ten (Virupakusa), Heian period, 12th century (National Treasure, Lent by Joruriji, Kyoto)
Buddhain Nirvana (Death of Sakyamuni), Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Oka-dera, Nara)
Standing Juni Shinsho (Twelve Heavenly Generals), Kamakura period, 12th - 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Sogenji, Kanagawa)