Copies of the Illustrated Scrolls of Kasuga Shrine II: The Depiction of Gods
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Illustrated Scrolls of Kasuga Shrine (Copy), Vol. 1 (detail), Copied by Reizei Tamechika and others, Dated 1845
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T1
September 1, 2015 (Tue) - October 12, 2015 (Mon)This series of thematic exhibitions introduces the artistic appeal of these copies while exploring the nature of worship and belief at Kasuga Taisha Shrine from various angles. This is the second part of the series and focuses on the depiction of gods. Although gods cannot be see, in the Illustrated Scrolls of Kasuga Shrine they are portrayed in various forms: as men in ceremonial court dress, aristocratic women, children, and Buddhist deities. We invite visitors to appreciate the beauty of these copies while noting the freely-changing forms of the gods they depict.
Current exhibit includes:
Illustrated Scrolls of Kasuga Shrine (Copy), Vol. 1, Copied by Reizei Tamechika and others, Dated 1845
Illustrated Scrolls of Kasuga Shrine (Copy), Vol. 6, Copied by Reizei Tamechika and others, Dated 1845
Illustrated Scrolls of Kasuga Shrine (Copy), Vol. 10, Copied by Reizei Tamechika and others, Dated 1845
Mandala with Gods of Kasuga in Their Buddhist Forms, Kamakura period, 13th century (On exhibit through September 23, 2015)
Mandala with Sacred Deer of Kasuga, Kamakura period, 14th century (Private collection, On exhibit from September 25, 2015)