The Dog General, One of the Twelve Divine Generals
The ""dog general"" is one of twelve fierce guardians protecting Yakushi, the Buddha of healing and medicine. He was made by artisans who studied with the master sculptor Unkei or his disciples."
- Cultural property designation
- Important Cultural Property
- Quantity
- Artist
- Period/Century
- Kamakura period, 13th century
- Country/Origin
- Excavation site
- Material
- Wood with pigment, gold leaf, and crystal
- Size
- Inscriptions
- Donor
- Collection reference no.
- C-1853
- Genre
- Sculpture
- Category
- Sculpture > Buddhist sculpture > Devas
On display: Sculpture
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On displayThe Bodhisattva Monju
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
April 8, 2025 (Tue)–
July 6, 2025 (Sun) -
On displayThe Dragon General, One of the Twelve Divine Generals
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
April 8, 2025 (Tue)–
July 6, 2025 (Sun) -
On displayThe Sheep General, One of the Twelve Divine Generals
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
April 8, 2025 (Tue)–
July 6, 2025 (Sun) -
On displayThe Wisdom King Fudō
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
April 8, 2025 (Tue)–
July 6, 2025 (Sun) -
On displayThe Bodhisattva Monju Riding His Lion, Accompanied by Followers
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
April 8, 2025 (Tue)–
July 6, 2025 (Sun)
