Buddhist Art: Heian - Muromachi period
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Seated Minamoto Yoritomo, Kamakura Period, 13th - 14th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
November 1, 2011 (Tue) - December 11, 2011 (Sun)Buddhist art is one of the major genres that define Japanese art. Many masterworks date from the late Heian period, a time characterized as classical in Japanese art history. After the Kamakura period, Buddhist art further developed in its materials, methods, and styles as Zen schools and other new Buddhist schools emerged, together with the influence from the Chinese arts. This exhibit features artworks from the Heian to Kamakura periods, when Buddhist art most flourished, adding siginificant objects from the Nanbokucho and Muromachi periods.
Current exhibit includes:
Seated Minamoto Yoritomo, Kamakura Period, 13th - 14th century (Important Cultural Property)
Illustrated Konkomyosaishoo-kyo Sutra, Heian period, 12th century (Lent by Daichojyuin, Iwate, National Treasure)
Legend of Shitennoji Temple, Illustrated handscroll; Surviving portion, By Koremune Suesige, Heian period, dated 1173 (Lent by Sanzenin, Kyoto, Important Cultural Property)
Record of Dreams, By Myoe, Kamakura period, 13th century (Lent by Kozanji, Kyoto, Important Cultural Property)
Buddhist Ritual Bell with Five-Pronged Vajra Handle, Design of eight Sanskrit characters, Heian period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property)
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | National Treasure | Illustrated Konkomyosaishoo kyo Sutra, No.1 | Heian period, 12th century | Lent by Daichojuin, Iwate | |||
| National Treasure | Illustrated Konkomyosaishoo-kyo Sutra | Heian period, 12th century | Lent by Ochojuin, Iwate |