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Explore the craftsmanship of Jomon and Kofun eras through pottery, haniwa figures, tomb paintings, and Buddha sculptures from Asuka to Heian periods. Immerse in the rich cultural heritage of Japan.
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JOMON Female figure pottery
Intro Ritual pots – coil built with rope appliques
KOFUN ERA Kofun era minor noble tomb tumulus Haniwa warrior figure
Intro Keyhole tombs in the Osaka area
Intro Fragment of a haniwa warrior, terra cotta Kofun era helmet
Bronze buddha head, Nara Kofukuji temple Asuka Horyuji temple, Yamato
Asuka Tempyo and Hakuho era images of Miroku (Maitreya)
Asuka Asuka to early Heian paintings
Heian Byoudou-in temple at Uji Amida Buddha image of main hall
Heian Computer reconstruction of hall
Heian Taima Mandala Paradise of Amida
Heian Sanjusangendo temple, Kyoto, Hall of 33 bays
Heian Kongokai mandala – thunderbolt Arrangement of Buddhist Pantheon around Vairocana, Universal Buddha
Heian Changan (Xian) Modern Kyoto
Heian Great Buddha at Kamakura, Sutra text of the period – offertory style.
Heian Courtier’s cap Wood and inlays
Heian 18th century screen of Heian courtiers playing Kemari (foot ball) in Spring
Heian Letter on decorative paper with cut gold and lapis
Heian Sections of the Tale of Genji novel in scroll form