Decorative Arts of Esoteric Buddhism: Mystic Forms
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Reliquary of Kaenhoju (Cintamani in Flame) Type, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
June 2, 2009 (Tue) - August 23, 2009 (Sun)>> detailed information
This exhibition focuses on the decorative arts of Esoteric Buddhism, introducing unique ritual objects.
Exhibit includes:
Reliquary of Kaenhoju (Cintamani in Flame) Type, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Buddhist Ritual Bell with Five-Pronged Handle, Emblems of Buddhist deities, Heian peiod, 12th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Gokokuji, Tokyo)
Set of Five Ritual Bells, Gilt bronze, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Soneiji, Shizuoka)
Stand for Esoteric Buddhist Ritual Implements, Lotus flower design, Heian period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property)
Ritual Implements, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Kokenji, Kagawa)