Buddhist Sculptures by Unkei and his Followers
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Standing Juni Shinsho (Twelve Heavenly Generals): Jutsushin (Dog General), Said to have been formerly owned by Joruriji temple, Kyoto, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
July 12, 2011 (Tue) - October 2, 2011 (Sun)This exhibition features: the two statues of Dainichi Nyorai, which are most probably by Unkei himself; the Twelve Heavenly Generals, which were produced at Unkei's studio; some Unkei style statues; as well as works by Koen, Unkei's grandson.
Current exhibit includes:
Seated Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana), Heian - Kamakura period, 12th century (Lent by Shinnyoen, Tokyo, Important Cultural Property)
Seated Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana), Heian - Kamakura period, 12th century (Lent by Kotokuji, Tochigi, Important Cultural Property)
Standing Juni Shinsho (Twelve Heavenly Generals): Shishin (Snake General), Kamakura period, 12th-13th century (Lent by Sogen-ji, Kanagawa)
Standing Juni Shinsho (Twelve Heavenly Generals): Jutsushin (Dog General), Said to have been formerly owned by Joruriji temple, Kyoto, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)