Standing Bodhisattva, Asuka period, 7th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
July 3, 2018 (Tue) - August 5, 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 Bodhisattva, Asuka period, 7th century
Great Perfection of Wisdom Sutra, Vol. 209, The votive sutra of Prince Nagaya, Votive sutra of Prince Nagaya, Nara period, dated 712 (National Treasure, Lent by Taiheiji, Shiga)