Japanese Sculpture
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Standing Nyorai (Buddha), Asuka period, 7th century, Treasures from Horyu-ji
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
March 19, 2013 (Tue) - June 9, 2013 (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 Sho-kannon Bosatsu (Arya-avalokitesvara), Heian period, 9th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Daigoji, Kyoto)
Standing Nyorai (Buddha), Asuka period, 7th century, Treasures from Horyu-ji
Standing Komoku-Ten (Virupaksa), Heian period, 9th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Shojoji, Fukushima)
Standing Zochoten (Virudhaka), Heian period，9th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Ninnaji, Kyoto)
Seated Monju Bosatsu (Manjusri) and Attendants, By Koen, Formerly owned by Kohfukuji, Nara, Kamakura period, dated 1273 (Important Cultural Property)