Sixteen Arhats: First Arhat, Heian period, 11th century (National Treasure)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
November 20, 2012 (Tue) - December 24, 2012 (Mon)
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:
Standing Prince Shotoku, Kamakura period, 13th - 14th century (Lent by Honshoji, Aichi)
Sixteen Arhats: First Arhat, Heian period, 11th century (National Treasure)
Fugen Bosatsu (Samantabhadra) and Ten Rasetsunyo (Raksasi), Kamakura period, 14th century
Words of prayer of Taira no Yukimasa, By Sesonji Sadanari, Kamakura period, dated 1284 (Important Cultural Property)
Hoke Kyo (Lotus Sutra), By Fujiwara no Sadanobu, Heian period, 12th century (Private collection)
Flower Basket, Auspicious floral arabesque design in openwork, Heian period, 12th century (National Treasure, Lent by Jinshoji, Shiga)