Standing Kichijo Ten (Mahasri) (detail), Formerly owned by Omiya Jinja, Kameoka-shi, Kyoto, Heian period, 10th century (On exhibit from April 26, 2016)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
April 19, 2016 (Tue) - May 8, 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 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)