The Rise of Buddhism: Asuka - Nara period
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Standing Bosatsu (Bodhisattva), Asuka period, 7th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
January 2, 2012 (Mon) - February 12, 2012 (Sun)In the mid-6th century, Buddhism was officially introduced into Japan from the kingdom of Baekje on the southeastern coast of the Korean peninsula. Japanese culture made a remarkable progress with the adoption of Buddhism. This gallery features early Buddhist statues, sutras, reliquaries, and ritual implements from the Asuka and Nara periods.
Current exhibit includes:
Standing Bosatsu (Bodhisattva), Asuka period, 7th century (Important Cultural Property)
Seated Shaka Nyorai (Sakyamuni), Nara period, 8th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Saidaiji, Nara)
Kengu Kyo (Buddhist Scripture), Known as Ojomu, Attributed to Emperor Shomu, Nara period, 8th century (on exhibit through January 15, 2012)
Shibunritsu (Four-fold Vinaya), Chapter 17, Code for the Buddhist monastic community, Nara period, 8th century (on exhibit from January 17, 2012)
Bowl, Gilt bronze, Excavated from under the building site of Main Hall, Kofukuji, Nara, Nara period, 8th century (National Treasure)
Bowl, Nara period, 8th century (Important Cultural Property)
Eight Nested Bowls, Nara period, 8th century (Important Cultural Property)
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | National Treasure | Kengu Kyo (Buddhist Scripture)Known as Ojomu | Attributed to Emperor Shomu (701-756) | Nara period, 8th century | B-2402 | On exhibit through January 15, 2012 |