Two Dainichi Nyorai Statues and Sculpture of the Kei School
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Standing Junishinsho (Twelve Heavenly Generals):Bishin (Sheep), Heian - Kamakura period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Kotokuji, Tochigi)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 12
July 6, 2010 (Tue) - September 12, 2010 (Sun)>> detailed information
The two Dainichi Nyorai (Skt., Mahavairocana) statues exhibited here show many similarities in style and structure, as well as in the types of dedicatory objects enshrined within the statues and the manner of their installation. Both statues are thought to be the works of the Kamakura-period Buddhist sculptor, Unkei.
Exhibit Includes:
Seated Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana), Heian - Kamakura period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Shinnyoen, Tokyo)
Gyodo Mask "Bosatsu", By Kaikei, Kamakura period, dated 1201 (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Jyodoji, Hyogo)
Seated Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana), Heian - Kamakura period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Kotokuji, Tochigi)