Tomoku bosatsu kyo Sutra, Vol. 2Votive sutra of Kibi no Yuri (detail), Nara period, dated 766 (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Sorimachi Eisaku)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
May 30, 2017 (Tue) - July 9, 2017 (Sun)
In the mid-6th century, Buddhism was officially introduced into Japan from the kingdom of Baekje on the southeastern coast of the Korean peninsula. Japanese culture made a remarkable progress with the adoption of Buddhism. This gallery features early Buddhist statues, sutras, reliquaries, and ritual implements from the Asuka and Nara periods.
Current exhibit includes:
Standing Buddha, Horyuji Treasures, Asuka period, 7th century
Tomoku bosatsu kyo Sutra, Vol. 2Votive sutra of Kibi no Yuri, Nara period, dated 766 (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Sorimachi Eisaku)
Ritual Objects Used to Consecrate Site of Kohfukuji Temple, Excavated from under altar of Main Hall at Kohfukuji, Nara, Nara period, 8th century (National Treasure)