Shinto Deity: II (900s CE)
A wooden figure from the 900s, representing a Shinto kami, carved with Tang-style robes and traces of polychromy.
Ceremonial & Religious
Items designed for rituals, religious practices, and special ceremonies from around the globe. This category includes ornate tools, masks, and symbols that highlight the spiritual and communal traditions of various societies.
Portable Buddhist Temple (900s CE)
A kaolinite buddhist temple from the 900s, displaying scenes from the Buddha’s life, carved with niches on each side.
Bodhisattva of Compassion as Lokeshvara the Sky Flyer (Khasarpana) (Late 1000s CE)
A stone figure from the late 1000s, depicting Lokeshvara with Amitabha crown, carved from kaolinite with traces of pigment.
Buddha Calling on Earth to Witness (800s CE)
A stone figure from the 800s, depicting Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra, carved from chloritic schist with ficus leaves above.
One-Faced Linga (Ekamukhalinga) (600–700s CE)
A stone linga from the 600s–700s, depicting Shiva with a crescent moon, carved from chloritic schist with a third eye and matted hair.
Seated Zenki (1400s CE)
A wooden figure from the 1400s, depicting Zenki with an axe, painted red with detailed carvings.
Koma Inu (1185-1333 CE)
A wooden koma inu from the 1200s–1300s, depicting a guardian lion-dog, carved with traces of polychromy.
Guardian Figure: Nio (1185-1333 CE)
A wooden statue from the 1200s, depicting a Nio guardian with a fierce expression, carved from chestnut and cypress.
Seated Koki (1400s CE)
A wooden figure from the 1400s, depicting a vase-bearing Koki in bamboo attire, painted green with gesso and gilded accents.