Detached Segment of Sutra of the Wise and Foolish, Known as "Ojomu" (detail), Attributed to Emperor Shomu, Nara period, 8th century (Gift of Mrs. Tsutsui Kuniko)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
October 3, 2017 (Tue) - November 12, 2017 (Sun)
In the mid-6th century, Buddhism was officially introduced into Japan from the kingdom of Baekje on the southeastern coast of the Korean peninsula. Japanese culture made a remarkable progress with the adoption of Buddhism. This gallery features early Buddhist statues, sutras, reliquaries, and ritual implements from the Asuka and Nara periods.
Current exhibit includes:
Heart Sutra of the Divine Incantation of Amoghapasa, Nara period, 8th century (Lent by Saidaiji, Nara)