Temple Tresures of Buddhist Sculpture from Rokuharamitsuji, Kyoto
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Seated Figure in Priest Form (said to be portrait of Taira no Kiyomori), Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Rokuharamitsuji, Kyoto)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
July 10, 2008 (Thu) - September 21, 2008 (Sun)By looking at the statues from the temple Rokuharamitsuji, this exhibit demonstrates how the style of Buddhist statues changed from the 10th through the 13th century. It is a rare occasion to see the statues outside the temple.
Exhibit Includes:
Seated Figure in Priest Form (said to be portrait of Taira no Kiyomori), Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Rokuharamitsuji, Kyoto) Standing Jizo Bosatsu (Ksitigarbha), Heian period, 11th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Rokuharamitsuji, Kyoto) Seated Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaisajyaguru), Heian period, 10th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Rokuharamitsuji, Kyoto)