Buddhist Incantation from the "One Million Pagodas" (detail), Nara period, 8th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
April 24, 2018 (Tue) - May 27, 2018 (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:
Standing Buddha, The Horyuji Treasures, Asuka period, 7th century
Buddhist Incantation from the "One Million Pagodas", Nara period, 8th century