Standing Bosatsu (Bodhisattva), Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
September 10, 2013 (Tue) - December 1, 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 Bosatsu (Bodhisattva), Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Standing Jizo Bosatsu (Ksitigarbha), Heian period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Joruriji, Kyoto)
Standing Bishamon Ten (Vaisravana), Formerly owned by the Jurin'in, Nakanogawatera, Heian period, ca. 1162 (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Kawabata Ryushi)
Standing Bishamonten (Vaisravana), Heian period, 9th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Dojoji, Wakayama)