Seated Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaisajyaguru), Heian period, 9th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
January 2, 2019 (Wed) - February 3, 2019 (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:
Seated Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaisajyaguru), Heian period, 9th century
Detached Segment of the Flower Garland Sutra, Vol. 9, Known as the "Burnt Sutra of Nigatsudo" Nara period, 8th century (Gift of Mr. Yanagisawa Keiso)