Seated Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana), Heian period, 11th-12th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
February 24, 2015 (Tue) - May 10, 2015 (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 Juichimen Kannon Bosatsu (Ekadasamukha), Heian period, 9th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Akishinodera, Nara, On exhibit through April 19, 2015)
Standing Sho Kannon Bosatsu (Arya Avalokitesvara), Heian period, 9th - 10th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Kanshinji, Osaka)
Standing Fudo Myo'o (Acalanatha), Heian period, 11th century (Important Cultural Property)
Standing Komoku Ten (Virupaksa), Heian period, 9th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Shojoji, Fukushima, On exhibit through April 19, 2015)