This sculpture portrays an old monkey still full of energy and spirit after a fight with a large eagle. With the dynamic and vivid expression, this is considered one of Kōun's masterpieces. It was exhibited at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893.
The Bodhisattva of Sunlight
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
July 8, 2025 (Tue)–
September 28, 2025 (Sun)