Standing Bishamon, ten (Vaisravana) (detail), Heian period, 9th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Dojoji, Wakayama)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 11
May 8, 2018 (Tue) - July 22, 2018 (Sun)
This gallery introduces the history of sculptural art in Japan through prototypical wood-sculptures featuring examples dating from the Heian and Kamakura periods, the zenith of Japanese sculpture.
Current exhibit includes:
Standing Kichijo Ten (Mahasri), Formerly passed down at Omiya Jinja, Kameoka-shi, Kyoto, Heian period, 10th century
Standing Bishamon, ten (Vaisravana), Heian period, 9th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Dojoji, Wakayama)