Saturday, March 28, 2009

Treasures of Miidera Temple, Fukuoka City Museum, 01 April - 10 May 2009

01 April - 10 May

A collection of national Buddhist art treasures is arriving in Fukuoka for 40 days beginning April 1. The items are from the Tendai temple of Miidera, one of Japan's four largest temples and also one of its oldest.


Lake Biwa from Miidera, ca 1890's
(from NY Public Library Digital Gallery)


The exhibition features nearly 300 pieces, including a large number of statuary as well as several examples of Japanese thangka dating back to the 13th century. You can see a selection of Miidera's national treasures and other famous pieces at the temple's website. If there is a particular item you would like to see, you might like to check its availability in the exhibit list. Not all items will be on display, and not all items will be on display for the entirety of the 40-day exhibit.


01 - 19 April

01 - 19 April


01 - 19 April


01 - 19 April


21 April - 10 May


01 April - 10 May

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