Part of the Sutra on the Wise and Foolish (Called "Ōjōmu"), Attributed to Emperor Shōmu, Nara period, 8th century (Gift of Mrs. Tsutsui Kuniko)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
January 2, 2020 (Thu) - February 2, 2020 (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 6th–8th century.
Current exhibit includes:
Buddha, Collection of Horyuji Treasures, Asuka period, 7th century
Great Perfection of Wisdom Sutra, Vol. 317, Nara period, 8th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Yakushiji Temple, Nara)
Ritual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kohfukuji Temple, Strips of Beaten Gold, Excavated from under altar of Main Hall at Kohfukuji, Nara
Ritual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kohfukuji Temple, Eight-Lobed Mirror with Design of Auspicious Flowers and Paired Phoenixes, Excavated from under altar of Main Hall at Kohfukuji, Nara, Tang dynasty, 8th century (National Treasure)
Ritual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kohfukuji TempleLarge Gilt-Bronze Bowl, Excavated from under altar of Main Hall at Kohfukuji, Nara, Nara period, 8th century (National Treasure)