Octagonal Sarira Casket (Relic container), Attributed provenance: Gwangyang, Korea, Unified Silla dynasty, 8th-9th century (Important Art Object, Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
January 2, 2015 (Fri) - June 14, 2015 (Sun)
This part features the essence of Korean Buddhist art.
Current exhibit includes:
Round Eave Tile, Lotus flower design, Excavated from former temple site of Gunsu-ri, Buyeo, Korea, Three Kingdoms period (Baekje), 6th - 7th century
Round Eave Tile, With inscription, Excavated from Wolsong, Gyeongju, Korea, Unified Silla dynasty, 8th - 9th century
Brick, Fierce god design, Excavated from Gyuam-myeon, Buyeo, Korea, Three Kingdoms period (Baekje), 6th - 7th century
Octagonal Sarira Casket (Relic container), Attributed provenance: Gwangyang, Korea, Unified Silla dynasty, 8th-9th century (Important Art Object, Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Seated Bodhisattva with One Leg Pendent, Korea, Three Kingdoms period, 7th century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Standing Vajradhara, Korea, Unified Silla dynasty, 8th century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Gong, With year inscription, By Han Jungseo, Korea, Goryeo dynasty, dated 1213
Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
Standing Bhaisajyaguru | Korea | Three Kingdoms period, 7th century | Gift of The Ogura Foundation TC-661 |