The Sixteenth Arhat, One of the Sixteen Arhats (detail), Heian period, 11th century (National Treasure)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
January 2, 2020 (Thu) - February 2, 2020 (Sun)
Buddhist art is one of the major genres that define Japanese art. Many masterworks date from the late Heian period, a time characterized as classical in Japanese art history. After the Kamakura period, Buddhist art further developed in its materials, methods, and styles as Zen schools and other new Buddhist schools emerged, together with the influence from the Chinese arts. This exhibit features artworks from the Heian to Kamakura periods, when Buddhist art most flourished, adding siginificant objects from the Nanbokucho and periods.
Current exhibit includes:
Lent by Jimokuji Temple, Aichi, Heian period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Jimokuji, Aichi)
The Sixteenth Arhat, One of the Sixteen Arhats, Heian period, 11th century (National Treasure)
Gathering of Deities, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Reiunji, Tokyo)
Confucius, Kamakura period, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
The Blessings of the Wisdom King Fudō, Nanbokucho period,14th century (Important Cultural Property)
Volume 1 of the Lotus Sutra (Called the "Sensōji Temple Sutra"), Heian period, 11th century (National Treasure, Lent by Sensoji, Tokyo)