docFaith in Buddha Part 1 Buddha’s Footprint the Imperial Bequest to Horyuji)
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Faith in Buddha Part 1 Buddha’s Footprint the Imperial Bequest to Horyuji)
Notes: Wednesday, October 15–Sunday, December 7, 2014 Heiseikan, Tokyo National Museum • Exhibition numbers correspond to the catalogue entry numbers. However, the order of the artworks in the exhibition may not necessarily be the same. Organized by: Tokyo National Museum, The Yomiuri Shimbun, NHK, NHK Promotions Inc. With the Sponsorship of: Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. Daishinsha Inc., NIPPON EXPRESS CO., LTD., Mizuho Bank, Ltd. • All works appearing in Part 1-5 are National Treasures as designated by the Japanese government. • The section of some displayed may also be rotated. Part 1 Handscroll, Colors on paper Nara period, 8th century Tokyo University of the Arts Heian period, 12th century Taimadera Okunoin, Nara 1 10 Sutra box, With lotus and arabesque design in maki-e lacquer Faith in Buddha Buddha’s Footprint Breccia stone Nara period, dated 753 (Tenpyo shoho 5) Yakushiji, Nara 2 Tamamushi Shrine Wood with lacquer and polychromy Asuka period, 7th century Horyuji, Nara 3 Pitcher with Dragon Head Bronze with gold and silver plating Asuka period, 7th century Tokyo National Museum Horyuji Treasures Collection 4 Chokuto straight single-edged sword, Known as “Heishi Shorinken” Forged steel Asuka period, 7th century Shitennoji, Osaka 5 Bronze plaque of scene from the Lotus Sutra Gilt bronze Asuka to Nara period, 7th–8th century Hasedera, Nara 6 Incense Burner with Magpie’s Tail-shaped Handle Gilt brass Japan, Asuka period, or Korea, Three Kingdoms period, 7th century Tokyo National Museum Horyuji Treasures Collection 7 Mirrors with Designs of Sea and Islands Pair of mirrors Hakudo nickel-copper alloy Nara period, 8th century (dedicated in 736) Tokyo National Museum Horyuji Treasures Collection 8 Hoke kyo (Lotus Sutra) Written in Minute Characters, Seven chapters in one volume Handscroll, Ink on paper China, Tang dynasty, dated 694 (Changshou 3) Tokyo National Museum 9 E-inga kyo (Illustrated sutra of karma explained through Buddha’s life), Volume 4, later part Horyuji kenmotsu cho (Record of the Imperial Bequest to Horyuji) Handscroll, Ink on decorative paper Nara period, dated 756 (Tenpyo shoho 8) Tokyo National Museum Horyuji Treasures Collection 11 Daihannya kyo (Great Wisdom Sutra), Volume 205: Votive sutra of Prince Nagaya dated 15th day of the 11th month, Wado 5 (712) One volume from a set of 142, Ink on paper Nara period, 8th century Taiheiji, Shiga 12 Votive offerings from the Sufukuji pagoda base stone (1) Lapis lazuli jar with gold lid (2) Gold inner box (3) Silver middle box (4) Gilt bronze outer box Gold, silver, cast bronze with gold plating; glass Asuka period, 7th century Omi Jingu, Shiga 13 Ritual objects used in consecration of building site of Main Hall, Todaiji (1) Tachi sword with gold and silver decorations (inscribed yoken, “yang sword”) (2) Tachi sword with gold and silver decorations (inscribed inken, “yin sword”) Iron with gold and silver inlay Nara period, 8th century Todaiji, Nara 14 Ritual objects used in consecration of building site of Main Hall, Kohfukuji Gold, silver, bronze, gilt bronze, iron, crystal, agate, amber, glass, etc. Nara period, 8th century Tokyo National Museum 15 Tebako (cosmetics box), Wheelsin-stream design in maki-e lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlay Lacquered wood Heian period, 12th century Tokyo National Museum 16 Sutra box, With design of dragonentwined sword Lacquered wood 17 Lacquered animal hide Heian period, 11th century Nara National Museum 18 Reliquary, Known as the “Golden turtle pagoda reliquary” Wood; cast bronze with silver and gold plating Heian to Kamakura period, 12th–13th century Toshodaiji, Nara 25 Hoke kyo (Lotus Sutra), Known as “Kunoji kyo” Handscroll from a set of 19, Ink on decorative paper Heian period, 11th century Tesshuji, Shizuoka 26 Hoke kyo (Lotus Sutra) with Characters on Lotus, Fugen bosatsu kanhotsu hon chapter Handscroll, Ink on decorative paper Heian period, 12th century The Museum Yamato Bunkakan, Nara 27 Fan-shaped Album of the Lotus Sutra 19 Colors on paper Heian period, 12th century Tokyo National Museum Cast bronze with gold and silver plating Heian period, 11th century Enryakuji, Shiga 28 20 Handscroll, Colors on paper Heian period, 12th century Nara National Museum Cast bronze with gold plating Heian period, 12th century Zenrinji, Kyoto 29 21 Handscroll, Colors on paper Heian period, 12th century Tokyo National Museum Sutra box, With hosoge flower and arabesque design Kei (Buddhist gong), With lotus flower design Objects from the interior furnishings of the Konjikido Golden Hall, Chūsonji (1) Keman (pendent ornament) (2) Gilt bronze temple banner top Cast bronze with gold plating Heian period, 12th century Chūson-ji Konjikiin, Iwate 22 Keko (flower baskets), With hosoge flower and arabesque design in openwork Two from a set of 16 Gilt bronze with gold and silver plating (1)Heian period, 12th century (2)Nanbokucho period, 14th century Jinshoji, Shiga 23 Hoke kyo (Lotus Sutra), Hobenbon chapter, Known as “Chikubujima kyo” Handscroll, Ink on decorative paper Heian period, 11th century Tokyo National Museum 24 Hoke kyo (Lotus Sutra), Known as “Sensoji kyo” Handscroll from a set of 10, Ink on decorative paper Heian period, 11th century Sensoji, Tokyo Jigoku zoshi (Picture Scroll of Hell) Jigoku zoshi (Picture Scroll of Hell) 30 Hekija-e (Pictures on the Extermination of Evil): Tenkeisei (God of Heavenly Punishment), Sendan Kendatsuba (Cadana Gandharva), Bishamonten (Vaisravana) Three hanging scrolls from a set of 5, Colors on paper Heian period, 12th century Nara National Museum 31 Gaki zoshi (Picture Scroll of the Realm of Hungry Ghosts) Handscroll, Colors on paper Heian period, 12th century Tokyo National Museum 32 Kegon gojugosho emaki (Pilgrimage to fifty-five spiritual sites in Kegon kyo, the Flower Garland Sutra) Handscroll, Colors on paper Heian period, 12th century Todaiji, Nara 33 Taima mandara engi emaki (Legends of the Taima Mandala) Pair of handscrolls, Colors on paper Kamakura period, 13th century Komyoji, Kanagawa 34 Sixteen Arhats: 7th, 9th, and 14th Arhats Three hanging scrolls from a set of 16, Colors on silk Heian period, 11th century Tokyo National Museum Part 2 Faith in the Gods 45 Dogu Figurine, Known as the “Jomon Venus” 54 Objects excavated from the Fujinoki tumulus: (1) gilt bronze saddle fittings, (2) gilt bronze decorative fittings with dragon design Excavated from Tanabatake site in Chino, Nagano Clay Middle Jomon period, 3000–2000 BC Chino city (housed at Togariishi Museum of Jomon Archaeology), Nagano Excavated in Ikarugacho, Nara Gilt bronze Kofun period, 6th century Agency for Cultural Affairs (housed at The Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture) Hanging scroll, Colors on silk Heian period, dated 1086 (Otoku 3) Kongobuji, Wakayama 46 55 36 Excavated from Nishinomae site in Funagata-machi, Yamagata Clay Middle Jomon period, 3000–2000 BC Yamagata Prefecture (housed at Yamagata Prefectural Museum) 35 Nirvana Twelve Heavenly Guardians: Taishakuten (Indra), Enmaten (Yama), Futen (Vayu), Gatten (Candra) Four handscrolls from a set of 12, Colors on silk Heian period, dated 1127 (Daiji 2) Kyoto National Museum Dogu Figurine, Known as the “Jomon Goddess” 47 Dogu Figurine, Known as the “Masked Goddess” Hanging scroll, Colors on silk Heian period, 12th century Tokyo National Museum Excavated from Nakappara site in Chino, Nagano Clay Late Jomon period, 2000–1000 BC Chino city (housed at Togariishi Museum of Jomon Archaeology), Nagano 38 48 37 Kujaku Myo’o (Mahamayuri) Fugen Bosatsu (Samantabhadra) Hanging scroll, Colors on silk Heian period, 12th century Tokyo National Museum 39 Kokuzo Bosatsu (Akasagarbha) Hanging scroll, Colors on silk Heian period, 12th century Tokyo National Museum 40 Dogu Figurine, Known as the “Hollow figure” Excavated from Chobonaino site in Hakodate, Hokkaido Clay Late Jomon period, 2000–1000 BC Hakodate city (housed at Hakodate Jomon Culture Center), Hokkaido 49 Dogu Figurine, Known as the “Figure with clasped palms” Objects excavated from the Okinoshima ritual site (1) mirror with pair of firebirds (2) mirror with geometrical design (3) mirror with inward-facing flower petal design (4) mirror with triangular raised edge and auspicious beast design (5) mirror with deities and dragons design (6) mirror with pictorial design (7) gilt bronze round leaf-shaped guard plates (8) gilt bronze pointed leaf-shaped guard plates (9) gilt bronze openwork censershaped object (10) gilt bronze dragon heads (11) small jars with three-color glaze Excavated in Munakata, Fukuoka (1)–(6) Bronze, (7)–(10) Gilt bronze, (11) Ceramic (1)–(6) Kofun period, 4th–5th century (7, 8) Kofun to Asuka period, 6th–7th century (9) Kofun period, 5th century (10) Kofun period, 6th century (11) Nara to Heian period, 8th–9th century Munakata Taisha, Fukuoka 56 Hanging scroll, Colors on silk Heian period, dated 1153 (Ninpei 3) Jikoji, Hiroshima Excavated from Kazahari site No. 1 in Hachinohe, Aomori Clay Late Jomon period, 2000–1000 BC Korekawa Archaeological Institution, Hachinohe, Aomori 41 50 Hanging scroll, Colors on silk Heian period, 12th century Bujoji, Tottori Attributed provenance: Kagawa prefecture Bronze Middle Yayoi period, 2nd to 1st century BC Tokyo National Museum Excavated in Nishinoyama Iwagatanicho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto (1) Iron (2) Bronze with gold and silver inlay Heian period, 8th–9th century The Kyoto University Museum 51 57-1 Fugen Enmei Bosatsu (Vajramoghasamayasattva) Fugen Bosatsu (Samantabhadra) 42 Descent of Amitabha and the Heavenly Multitude Three hanging scrolls, Colors on silk Heian period, 12th century Yushi Hachimanko, Wakayama 43 Mandala of the Konkomyo saisho-o kyo (Sutra of the Golden Light) in Gold Characters with Pagodas: Scrolls 1 and 4 Two hanging scrolls from a set of 10 Gold, silver, and colors on indigo-dyed paper Heian period, 12th century Chūson-ji Daichojuin, Iwate 44 Bodhisattvas on Clouds: South 14 and North 13 Wood with polychromy Heian period, dated 1053 (Tengi 1) Byodoin, Kyoto Dotaku (bell-shaped bronze) Dotaku (bell-shaped bronzes) Nos. 4 and 5, Excavated from Sakuragaoka site in Kobe, Hyogo Bronze Middle Yayoi period, 2nd–1st century BC Kobe City Museum, Hyogo 52 Dotaku (bell-shaped bronzes) Nos. 23 and 29, Excavated from Kamoiwakura site in Unnan, Shimane Bronze Middle Yayoi period, 2nd–1st century BC Agency for Cultural Affairs (housed at Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo) 53 Mirror with inward-facing flower petal pattern Mirror No. 11, Excavated from Hirabaru site in Itoshima, Fukuoka Bronze Late Yayoi period, 1st–3rd century Agency for Cultural Affairs (housed at Kyushu National Museum) Objects excavated from the Yamashina Nishinoyama tumulus: (1) Tachi sword fragment with gold decoration (2) mirror with pair of phoenixes in gold and silver inlay Seated Hachiman Deity in Monk Attire One from a triad, Wood with polychromy Heian period, 9th century Yakushiji, Nara 57-2 Seated Empress Jingu One from a triad, Wood with polychromy Heian period, 9th century Yakushiji, Nara 58 Tachi sword, Signed “Kunimune”, Itomaki-no-tachi type mounting with scabbard decorated with paulownia crests in maki-e lacquer on nashi-ji ground Forged steel Blade: Kamakura period, 13th century; Mounting: Edo period, 17th century Nikko Toshogu, Tochigi 59 Tanto short sword, Signed “Rai Kunitoshi, Showa 5, 11th Month” Forged steel Kamakura period, dated 1316 (Showa 5) Atsuta Jingu, Aichi 60 Spiral-wrapped tachi sword Bronze with silver plating Heian period, 12th century Niutsuhime Shrine, Wakayama 61 Tachi sword, Hyogo-kusari-tachi type mounting with peony and arabesque design Kamakura period, 14th century Oyamadumi Jinja, Ehime 62 Armor, Yoroi type with cherry blossom-patterned yellow lacing Heian period, 12th century Itsukushima Jinja, Hiroshima 63 Armor, Yoroi type with white lacing Kamakura period, 14th century Hinomisaki Jinja, Shimane Part 3 Faith Envisioned through Text 64 Gold Seal Excavated in Shikanoshima, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka Gold Yayoi period, 1st century Fukuoka City Museum 65 Nihon shoki (Chronicles of Japan), Volumes 22 and 24 Pair of handscrolls, Ink on paper Heian period, 10th–11th century Kyoto National Museum 66 Ruiju kokushi (A history of Japan classified by topic), Volume 25 Handscroll, Ink on paper Kamakura period, 13th century Tohoku University Library, Miyagi 67 Genji monogatari emaki (Illustrated scrolls of the Tale of Genji), Kashiwagi chapter, second part Two sections from a set of 5, Colors on paper Heian period, 12th century The Tokugawa Art Museum, Aichi 68 Bridal Trousseau of Princess Chiyohime: (1) Book stand with design from the Tale of Genji, Hatsune chapter, in maki-e lacquer (2) Desk with butterfly design in maki-e lacquer By Koami Choju From a trousseau set Lacquered wood Edo period, dated 1639 (Kan’ei 16) The Tokugawa Art Museum, Aichi 69 Shigisan engi emaki (Legends of Mount Shigi), Amagimi chapter Handscroll from a set of 3, Colors on paper Heian period, 12th century Chogosonshi-ji, Nara 70 Nezame monogatari emaki (Illustrated scroll of the Tale of Nezame) Handscroll, Colors on paper Heian period, 12th century The Museum Yamato Bunkakan, Nara 71 Underdrawings of Konkomyo kyo (Sutra of the Golden Light), Known as Menashigyo, or the “Eyeless Sutra” Handscroll, Ink on paper Kamakura period, dated 1192 (Kenkyu 3) Kyoto National Museum 72 Man’yo shu poetry anthology, Genryaku version, Volumes 6 and 19 Two from a set of 20 volumes, Ink on decorative paper Heian period, 11th century Tokyo National Museum 73 Gosen wakashu poetry anthology By Fujiwara no Teika Ink on paper Kamakura period, dated 1234 (Tenpuku 2) The Reizei Family, Kyoto 74 Tosa nikki (The Tosa Diary) By Fujiwara no Tameie Ink on paper Kamakura period, dated 1236 (Katei 2) The Osaka Aoyama History and Literature Museum, Hyogo 75 Eiga monogatari (A Tale of Flowering Fortunes) (1) Largeformat edition, Volume 2 (2) Small-format edition, Volumes 2, 3, and 4 Four volumes from a set of 17, Ink on paper Kamakura period, 13th century Kyushu National Museum, Fukuoka 76 Nihon ryoiki (Japanese Chronicle of Miracles), Volumes 2 and 3 (1) Lineage of Transmissions of the Buddhist Law at Toji (2) Archives of the Yano Estate in Harima Province (3) Official Order (4) Letter of Sanction from the Shogunate (5) Kitabatake Chikafusa’s Sacred Relics Distribution Certificate (6) Imperial Command by Emperor Godaigo (7) Imperial Command by Emperor Godaigo (8) Message Bearing the Seal of Ashikaga Takauji (9) Order by Ashikaga Tadayoshi (10) Spiritual Pledge Signed Jointly by Subjects of the Kamikuse Manor (11) Letter from Tamakaki (12) Letter from Emperor Gonara Ink on paper Heian to Muromachi period, 10th–16th century Kyoto Prefectural Library and Archives Part 4 Diversified Faith and Form 80 87 96-2 Attributed to Shubun, preface by Jikuun Toren, inscriptions by Kosei Ryuha and four other monks Hanging scroll, Ink and light colors on paper Muromachi period, dated 1447 (Bun’an 4) Tokyo National Museum By Kano Eitoku Four panels from a set of 8, Ink and light colors on paper Muromachi period, 16th century Jukoin, Kyoto Reading in the Bamboo Grove Study 88 Zhou Maoshu Admiring the Lotus Flowers By Kano Masanobu Hanging scroll, Ink and light colors on paper Muromachi period, 15th century Kyushu National Museum 89 Autumn and Winter Landscapes Amida (Amitabha) from Over the Mountains Hanging scroll, Colors on silk Kamakura period, 13th century Zenrinji, Kyoto 83 Rokudo-e (Paintings of Six Realms): Animal realm, Asura realm, Aspects of human suffering (second part), and King Enma’s Judgement Four hanging scrolls from a set of 15 Colors on silk Kamakura period, 13th century Shojuraigoji, Shiga Esoteric ritual implements (1)Five-pronged vajra bell (2)Single-pronged vajra club (3)Three-pronged vajra club (4)Five-pronged vajra club (5)Ritual basin Cast bronze with gold plating Kamakura period, 13th century Itsukushima Jinja, Hiroshima 92 Reliquary with Openwork Designs Gilt bronze (outer vessel) Nanbokucho period, 14th century Saidaiji, Nara 93 Miniature Stupa-type Reliquary Cast bronze with gold and silver plating Kamakura period, 13th century Chofukuji, Nara Ink on paper Heian period, 12th century Raigoin, Kyoto 84 94 77 Pair of hanging scrolls from a set of 16, Colors on silk China, Northern Song dynasty, 10th–12th century Seiryoji, Kyoto By Hogen En’i Handscroll, Colors on silk Kamakura period, dated 1299 (Shoan 1) Tokyo National Museum Sanpo ekotoba (Illustrations of the Three Buddhist Jewels), Volumes 2 and 3 Two volumes from a set of 3, Ink on paper Kamakura period, dated 1273 (Bun’ei 10) Tokyo National Museum 78 Konjaku monogatari (Tales of Times Now Past), Volumes 12 and 17 Ink on paper Kamakura period, 13th century Kyoto University Library 79 Archives of Toji Temple in One Hundred Boxes Sixteen Arhats: 1st and 4th Arhats 85 Kujaku Myo’o (Mahamayuri) Hanging scroll, Colors on silk China, Northern Song dynasty, 11th–12th century Ninnaji, Kyoto Illustrated Biography of Priest Ippen, Volume 7 95 Illustrated Biography of Priest Honen, Volumes 7, 33, and 42 Three handscrolls from a set of 48 Colors on paper Kamakura period, 14th century Chion-in, Kyoto 86 96-1 Preface by Taihaku Shingen, inscription by Daigaku Shusu and five other monks Hanging scroll, Ink on paper Muromachi period, dated 1413 (Oei 20) Konchiin, Kyoto By Kano Eitoku Four panels from a set of 16, Ink on paper Muromachi period, 16th century Jukoin, Kyoto Hut by a Mountain Stream 98 Maple Viewers 99 View of Ama-no-hashidate 91 82 By Hasegawa Tohaku Pair of two-panel folding screens Colors on gilt paper Azuchi-Momoyama period, ca. 1592 (Bunroku 1) Chishakuin, Kyoto 90 81 Inscription by Wuzhun Shifan Hanging scroll, Colors on silk China, Southern Song dynasty, dated 1238 (Jiaxi 2) Tofukuji, Kyoto Pine Tree with Autumn Plants By Kano Hideyori Single six-panel folding screen, Colors on paper Muromachi to Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century Tokyo National Museum Attributed to Fujiwara no Nobuzane Hanging scroll, Colors on paper Kamakura period, 13th century Minase Jingu, Osaka Portrait of Wuzhun Shifan 97 By Sesshu Toyo Pair of hanging scrolls, Ink on paper Muromachi period, end of 15th century to beginning of 16th century Tokyo National Museum By Sesshu Toyo Hanging scroll, Ink and light colors on paper Muromachi period, beginning of 16th century Kyoto National Museum Portrait of Emperor Gotoba The Four Accomplishments: Music, Go, Calligraphy, and Painting Birds and Flowers Materials Related to the Keichoera Mission to Europe: (1) Portrait of Hasekura Tsunenaga (2) Crucifix (1)Oil on canvas (2)Christ figure: bronze; Cross: wood 17th century Sendai City Museum, Miyagi 100 Historical Materials of the Sho Family, Rulers of the Ryukyu Kingdom: (1) Bingata stencil-dyed simple gauze weave silk robe with design of phoenixes, auspicious clouds and mist on yellow ground (2) Bingata stencil-dyed cotton robe with design of peonies, longtailed fowls, irises and stream on white ground (3) Bingata stencil-dyed ramie robe with design of butterflies, swallows, irises and stream on white ground (4) Sha gauze weave silk robe with checked texturing on yellow ground (5) Stem cup with swirl crest in gold inlay on red lacquered wood (6) Lidded box with design of clouds and dragons in motherof-pearl inlay on black lacquered wood (7) Diary on the Enshrinement of King Sho En as a Divinity (8) The Nine Mausoleums of the Chinese Zhou Dynasty and Enkakuji Mausoleum (9) Diary of the Renaming of the Divinity of Sogenji and the Three Temples (10) Register of Public Affairs of the Iheyajima Tamaudun Mausoleum (7–10) Ink on paper Second Sho dynasty, 18th–19th century Naha City Museum of History, Okinawa 101 Red and White Cotton Roses By Li Di Pair of hanging scrolls, Colors on silk China, Southern Song dynasty, dated 1197 (Qingyuan 3) Tokyo National Museum 102 110 117 By Yintuoluo, inscription by Chushi Fanqi Hanging scroll, Ink on paper China, Yuan dynasty, 14th century Tokyo National Museum Korea, Joseon dynasty, 16th century Kohoan, Kyoto Wood with polychromy Heian period, 12th century Joruriji, Kyoto Hanshan and Shide; Fragment of “Parables of the Zen Patriarchs” 103 Master Zhichang; Fragment of “Parables of the Zen Patriarchs” By Yintuoluo, inscription by Chushi Fanqi Hanging scroll, Ink on paper China, Yuan dynasty, 14th century Seikado Bunko Art Museum, Tokyo 104 Tea Bowl, Oido type, Known as “Kizaemon” 111 Tea Bowl, Shino type, Known as “Unohanagaki” Mino ware Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th–17th century Mitsui Memorial Museum, Tokyo Part 5 Elucidation of Buddhist Teachings By Yuanwu Keqin Hanging scroll, Ink on paper China, Northern Song dynasty, dated 1124 (Xuanhe 6) Tokyo National Museum 105 Letter By Wuzhun Shifan Hanging scroll, Ink on paper China, Southern Song dynasty, dated 1242 (Chunyou 2) Tokyo National Museum 106 Words Explaining the Teachings of Buddha By Xutang Zhiyu Hanging scroll, Ink on paper China, Southern Song dynasty, 13th century Tokyo National Museum 107 Parting Verse to Betsugen Enshi By Gulin Qingmao Hanging scroll, Ink on paper China, Yuan dynasty, dated 1325 (Taiding 2) The Gotoh Museum, Tokyo 108 Vase, Spotted celadon glaze Longquan ware China, Yuan dynasty, 14th century The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka 109 Tea Bowl, Taihi tenmoku type Jizhou ware China, Southern Song dynasty, 12th–13th century Shokokuji, Kyoto Buddhas in Form 112 Standing Komokuten (Virupaksa, of the Four Heavenly Kings) from Horyuji Main Hall Wood with polychromy Asuka period, 7th century Horyuji, Nara 113 Standing Tamonten (Vaisravana, of the Four Heavenly Kings) from Kohfukuji Main Hall Wood with polychromy Heian period, 9th century Kohfukuji, Nara 114 Seated Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaisajyaguru) Standing Komokuten (Virupaksa, of the Four Heavenly Kings) S05 118 Standing Zenzai doji (Sudhanasresthi-darak) and Standing Buddahari, among the attendants of Monju Bosatsu (Manjusri) By Kaikei Two figures from a set of 5, Wood with polychromy Kamakura period, 1203–1220 (Kennin 3 to Jokyu 2) Abe Monjuin, Nara 119 Miniature Five-story Pagoda of Gokurakubo, Gangoji Temple Wood with polychromy Nara period, 8th century Gangoji Temple, Nara Special Feature The Shōsōin Treasures S01 Red-stained Ivory Plectrum with Engraving North Storehouse 28 Ivory and pigments Nara period, 8th century The Shōsōin Treasures North Storehouse 44 Colors and bird feathers on paper Nara period, 8th century The Shōsōin Treasures Pair of figures, Wood with lacquer Heian period, dated 1148 (Kyuan 4) Sanzen’in, Kyoto Box, With designs on green ground Central Storehouse 155-31 Wood with polychromy Nara period, 8th century The Shōsōin Treasures S08 Lidded Container in Shape of Flower South Storehouse 19-1 Gilt bronze with gold plating Nara period, 8th century The Shōsōin Treasures S09 115 Seated Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara) and Seated Seishi Bosatsu (Mahasthamaprapta), from Amida Nyorai (Amitabha) triad S06 South Storehouse 9-Hei 4 Ceramic Nara period, 8th century The Shōsōin Treasures Ladies under the Trees, Decorated with bird feathers, Panels 1 and 3 116 Central Storehouse 61 Bamboo woven with silk, with brocade hem and silk lining Nara period, 8th century The Shōsōin Treasures Porcelain Bowl S02 Wood with polychromy Heian period, 12th century Okura Cultural Foundation, Tokyo Case for miscellaneous sutras of the Theravada Buddhism and ivory plate S07 Wood with polychromy Heian period, 9th century Nara National Museum Fugen Bosatsu (Samantabhadra) on an Elephant South Storehouse 101-1 Maple, boxwood, mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell Nara period, 8th century The Shōsōin Treasures Lidded Container South Storehouse 29-3 Cast bronze Nara period, 8th century The Shōsōin Treasures S10 Censer with Handle S03 Register of Calligraphies by the Two Wangs, Young and Old North Storehouse 160 Handscroll, Ink on paper Nara period, 8th century, dated 1st day of the 6th month, Tenpyo hoji 2 (758) The Shōsōin Treasures S04 Sappanwood-dyed Maple Lute, With designs in mother-of-pearl inlay South Storehouse 52-3 Cast bronze Nara period, 8th century The Shōsōin Treasures S11 Twill Brocade Desk Cover, With purple ground South Storehouse 150-8 Silk, ramie Nara period, 8th century The Shōsōin Treasures Map Part 1: Faith in Buddha Part 5: Buddhas in Form I. Asuka and Nara Periods Entrance III. Zen and Tea Exit Part 4: Diversified Faith and Form I. Kamakura to Edo Period II. Heian Period Part 2: Faith in the Gods Part 3: Faith Envisioned through Text Shop II. Christianity and Ryukyuan Faith Temperature, humidity and brightness of the exhibition rooms are controlled under international standard for preservation of art-works. We apologize any inconvenience this may cause.
