Tiles with Images of Buddhist Deities
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Clay Relief Tile with an Image of a Buddha Triad, Found at Minami-Hokkeji Temple, Nara, Asuka period, 7th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
September 29, 2020 (Tue) - March 21, 2021 (Sun)Some ancient clay tiles feature images of Buddhist deities such as buddhas and bodhisattvas rendered in relief. To make these kind of tiles, a piece of clay was pressed against a wooden mold, dried, fired, and coated with paint or lacquer, or decorated with gold leaf or pigment. These tiles are believed to have decorated temple walls.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Clay Relief Tile with an Image of a Buddha Triad | Found at Tachibana-dera Temple, Nara | Asuka period, 7th century | C-1119 | ||||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Clay Relief Tile with an Image of a Buddha Triad | Found at Minami-Hokkeji Temple, Nara | Asuka period, 7th century | J-35634 | ||
| Highlight | Important Art Object | Clay Relief Tile with an Image of a Buddhist Deity | Found at Kariyado Temple (nonextant), Fukushima | Asuka period, 7th century | Gift of Mr. Katori Hozuma J-34796 | ||
| Highlight | Mold for a Clay Relief Tile with Buddhist Images | Found at Yamada-dera Temple Site, Nara | Asuka period, 7th century | C-1021 |