This statue portrays a merciful Buddhist god who saves people from suffering. It dates to the 1200s, a period when artisans were employing new techniques to give statues a sense of life and presence. The eyes and lips are inlaid with quartz crystal. The body is coated with gold powder, producing a gentle glow that represents enlightenment.
The Bodhisattva of Sunlight
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
July 8, 2025 (Tue)–
September 28, 2025 (Sun)