Standing Juichimen Kannon Bosatsu (Ekadasamukha), Heian period, 9th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
May 10, 2016 (Tue) - July 24, 2016 (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 Juichimen Kannon Bosatsu (Ekadasamukha), Heian period, 9th century
Seated Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana), Heian-Kamakura period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Kotokuji, Tochigi)
Standing Senju Kannon Bosatsu (Sahasrabhuja)No. 40, By Tankei, Kamakura period, dated 1251-56 (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Myoho'in (From the Main Hall of Rengeo'in), Kyoto)