Iconography of Kujaku Myo'o (Mahamayuri), Heian period, 12th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
February 6, 2018 (Tue) - March 18, 2018 (Sun)
Buddhist art is one of the major genres that define Japanese art. Many masterworks date from the late Heian period, a time characterized as classical in Japanese art history. After the Kamakura period, Buddhist art further developed in its materials, methods, and styles as Zen schools and other new Buddhist schools emerged, together with the influence from the Chinese arts. This exhibit features artworks from the Heian to Kamakura periods, when Buddhist art most flourished, adding siginificant objects from the Nanbokucho and periods.
Current exhibit includes:
Standing Bishamonten (Vaisravana), By Keisan, Kamakura period, dated 1271
Mandalas of the Two Realms, Kamakura period, 14th century (Important Art Object, Private collection)
Priest Kobo Daishi (Kukai), Muromachi period, 15th century (Private collection)
The Deity Hachiman in the Form of a Priest, Kamakura period, 14th century (Lent by the OKURA MUSEUM OF ART, Tokyo)
Iconography of Kujaku Myo'o (Mahamayuri), Heian period, 12th century
Illustrated Biography of Priest Shinran, Vol. 4, Dated 1344 (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Shoganji, Chiba)
Record of "Kiuho" Ceremony for Bringing Rain, By Shoken, Heian period, dated 1191 (Important Cultural Property)
Bussetsu tennyo jobutsu kyo Sutra, Heian period, 12th century