Decorative Arts Buddhist Objects Excavated at Nachisan
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Mandala of Garbhadhatu (detail), Excavated at Nachisan, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama, Heian period, 12th century(Gift of Mr. Kitamata Tomeshiro)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
July 29, 2008 (Tue) - November 16, 2008 (Sun)>> detailed information
Nachisan (Mt. Nachi), one of the Three Sacred Mountains of Kumano, with its Nachi Waterfall (Ichinotaki), has been a major place of worship since the ancient times. Excavated objects that represent Buddhist belief combined with mountain worship will be on view from the museum collection.
Exhibit includes:
Qian Hong-Chu's 84000 stupas, Excavated at Nachisan, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama, The Five dynasties period, 10th century, China (Gift of Mr. Kitamata Tomeshiro)
Standing Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaisayaguru), Excavated at Nachisan, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama, Asuka - Nara period, 7th - 8th century (Gift of Mr. Kitamata Tomeshiro)
Daidan Platform and Ritual Implements (For Service of Garbhadhatu Mandala), Excavated at Nachisan, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama, Heian period, 12th century (Gift of Mr. Kitamata Tomeshiro)
Mandala of Garbhadhatu, Excavated at Nachisan, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama, Heian period, 12th century (Gift of Mr. Kitamata Tomeshiro)