Standing Fudo Myo-o (Esoteric Buddhist deity Acalanatha), Heian period, 11th century (Gift of Mr. Okano Tetsusaku)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
July 18, 2012 (Wed) - September 23, 2012 (Sun)
This gallery introduces the history of sculptural art in Japan through prototypical wood-sculptures featuring examples dating from the Heian and Kamakura periods, the zenith of Japanese sculpture.
Current exhibit includes:
Standing Komoku Ten (Virupakusa), Heian period, 12th century (National Treasure, Lent by Joruriji, Kyoto)
Standing Zochoten (Virudhaka), Heian period,9th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Ninnaji, Kyoto)
Standing Komoku-Ten (Virupaksa), Heian period, 9th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Shojoji, Fukushima)
Standing Shitenno (Four Heaveuly Kings), Kamakura period, 14th century (Lent by Agency for Cultural Affairs)