Kōdō Sawaki Statue (1921 CE)
In the grounds of Sengaku-ji Temple in Tokyo’s Takanawa district stands a bronze sculpture of the twentieth-century Sōtō Zen master Kōdō Sawaki.
Region Japan
Gigaku Mask of Persian Boy (710–794 CE)
Crafted from lightweight paulownia wood and vividly painted, this gigaku mask represents the youthful son of a widowed Persian elder in gigaku, a lively form of masked dance drama imported from continental Asia.
Prince Shotoku at Age Two (1300s CE)
This wooden statue, adorned with lacquer and rock-crystal inlaid eyes depicts Prince Shōtoku Taishi at age two.
Wooden Deity (1100s CE)
A 100 cm magnolia wood figure deity with traces of color, blending Buddhist tenbu and Shinto kami iconography.
Echizen Ware Storage Jar (1400s CE)
This Echizen Ware storage jar from the 1400s Muromachi period, crafted from stoneware with natural ash glaze, embodies Zen-inspired wabi-sabi aesthetics.
Shakyamuni (c.900 CE)
Carved c. 900 CE, this Japanese wooden Buddha called Shakyamuni with lacquer shows thick folds and meditation mudras.
Negoro Tray (1392–1573 CE)
A wooden tray from Japan’s Muromachi period, adorned with red-over-black Negoro lacquer, crafted for Buddhist rituals, showcasing elegance and spiritual duality.
Buddha of the Future, Miroku Bosatsu (Late 600s CE)
A bronze figure from the late 600s, depicting Maitreya (Buddha of the future) with incised details, finished with traces of gilding.
Guardian Figure Nio: II (1185-1333 CE)
A wooden statue from the 1200s, depicting an open-mouthed Nio guardian, assembled with yosegi-zukuri technique and faded polychromy.
Shinto Deity: II (900s CE)
A wooden figure from the 900s, representing a Shinto kami, carved with Tang-style robes and traces of polychromy.
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.
Tengu Travelling as a Priest (Early to Mid-1800s CE)
An ivory carving from the early to mid-1800s, depicting a Tengu in yamabushi attire, shaped with a long nose and fine details.