Two Statues of Dainichi Nyorai and Unkei Style Sculpture
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Seated Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana), Kamakura period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Kotokuji, Tochigi)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 12
July 10, 2008 (Thu) - September 21, 2008 (Sun)This thematic display features: the two statues of Dainichi Nyorai, which are most probably by Unkei himself; the Twelve Heavenly Generals, which some scholars think were produced at Unkei's studio; some Unkei style statues from the Kanto region; as well as works by Koen, Unkei's grandson.
Exhibit Includes:
Seated Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana), Heian - Kamakura period, 12th century (Lent by Shinnyoen, Tokyo)
Seated Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana), Kamakura period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Kotokuji, Tochigi)
Seated Amida Nyorai (Amitabha), Kamakura period, 12th century (Lent by Ganshoji, Shizuoka)
Standing Juni Shinsho (Twelve Heavenly Generals), Kamakura period,12th - 13th century (Lent by Seiganji, Kanagawa)