The Eleven-Headed Bodhisattva Kannon
- Exhibition information
- There are currently no plans to exhibit this artwork at the regular exhibitions.
This statue, together with other objects, was found in what was essentially a time capsule buried over 1,000 years ago to pass down Buddhist teachings to future generations."
- Cultural property designation
- Quantity
- Artist
- Period/Century
- Asuka period, 7th century
- Country/Origin
- Excavation site
- Found on Mount Nachi, Wakayama
- Material
- Gilt bronze
- Size
- Inscriptions
- Donor
- Gift of Mr. Kitamata Tomeshirō and two others
- Collection reference no.
- E-14848
- Genre
- Metalwork
- Category
On display: Metalwork
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On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Strips of Beaten Gold
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
October 8, 2024 (Tue)–
December 22, 2024 (Sun) -
On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Bronze Coin ("Kaigen Tsūhō"/"Kaiyuan Tongbao")
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
October 8, 2024 (Tue)–
December 22, 2024 (Sun) -
On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Bronze Coins ("Wadō Kaichin")
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
October 8, 2024 (Tue)–
December 22, 2024 (Sun) -
On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Eight-Lobed Mirror with Auspicious Flowers and Paired Phoenixes
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
October 8, 2024 (Tue)–
December 22, 2024 (Sun) -
On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Eight-Lobed Mirror with Floral Sprays and Paired Butterflies
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
October 8, 2024 (Tue)–
December 22, 2024 (Sun) -
On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Large Bowl
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
October 8, 2024 (Tue)–
December 22, 2024 (Sun) -
On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Large Silver Bowl
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
October 8, 2024 (Tue)–
December 22, 2024 (Sun) -
On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Bowl Made of Copper-Tin-Lead Alloy ("Sahari")
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
October 8, 2024 (Tue)–
December 22, 2024 (Sun) -
On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Bowl Made of Copper-Tin-Lead Alloy ("Sahari")
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
October 8, 2024 (Tue)–
December 22, 2024 (Sun) -
On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Decorative Silver Fitting with Vines in Openwork
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
October 8, 2024 (Tue)–
December 22, 2024 (Sun) -
On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Gilt-Bronze Goblet
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
October 8, 2024 (Tue)–
December 22, 2024 (Sun) -
On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Glass Beads
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
October 8, 2024 (Tue)–
December 22, 2024 (Sun) -
On displayRitual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Polished Agate Beads
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
October 8, 2024 (Tue)–
December 22, 2024 (Sun) -
On displayIncense Burner with a Weighted Handle Shaped Like a Lion
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
October 8, 2024 (Tue)–
December 22, 2024 (Sun) -
On displayTea Kettle ("Shinnari Gama") with Pines on the Shore
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 4
October 8, 2024 (Tue)–
December 22, 2024 (Sun) -
On displayGold Coin ("Kaiki Shōhō")
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
September 18, 2024 (Wed)–
March 9, 2025 (Sun)
