The Bodhisattva Fugen (detail), Heian period, 12th century (National Treasure)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 2
October 6, 2020 (Tue) - November 1, 2020 (Sun)
The Bodhisattva Fugen is one of many deities who appear in Buddhist scriptures such as the Lotus Sutra. According to these scriptures, Fugen pledged to the Buddha to protect his devotees, and would appear on an elephant from the Pure Land in the East, where he lived. In this painting, Fugen is depicted in a variety of brilliant colors and patterns, and decorated with cut gold leaf, giving the deity a radiant appearance.
Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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Highlight | National Treasure | The Bodhisattva Fugen | Heian period, 12th century | Lent by Bujoji, Tottori |