Nara Period Collection

Kongo Rikishi (guardian) in the Todai-ji Temple at Nara, Japan. Photograph, c1960s
JAPAN: NARA: GUARDIAN. Kongo Rikishi (guardian) in the Todai-ji Temple at Nara, Japan. Photograph, c1960s

The Poet Yamabe no Akahito, Early 1840s. Creators: Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Yamabe no Akahito
The Poet Yamabe no Akahito, Early 1840s. From Hundred Poets

Kibi Daijin Seated at a Chinese Table, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kibi Daijin Seated at a Chinese Table, 1881. From Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan

Kannon, 710-794 A.D.. Creator: Unknown
Kannon, 710-794 A.D

Abe no Nakamaro, seventh poet in the series One Hundred Poems by One Hundred... c. 1835/36. Creator: Hokusai
Abe no Nakamaro, seventh poet in the series One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets Explained by the Nurse, Japan, c. 1835/36

Abe no Nakamaro, seventh poet in the series One Hundred Poems by One Hundred... c. 1835/36. Creator: Hokusai
Abe no Nakamaro, seventh poet in the series One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets Explained by the Nurse, Japan, c. 1835/36

Yamanobe no Akahito, from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets...", c. 1842
Yamanobe no Akahito, from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (Hyakunin isshu no uchi)", c. 1842

The Poet Nakamaro (Abe no Nakamaro), from the series "One Hundred Poems by One... c. 1763/64
The Poet Nakamaro (Abe no Nakamaro), from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (Hyakunin isshu no uchi)", c. 1763/64

Sakanoue no Karitamaro Drawing His Bow, 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Sakanoue no Karitamaro Drawing His Bow, 1880. Series: A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Poem by Abe no Nakamaro, from an untitled series of One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets, c. 1767/68

Sutra container with cover, Nara period, 724. Creator: Unknown
Sutra container with cover, Nara period, 724

Gobujo from the Early Nara Period, Kofukuji, Japan (lacquer)
423658 Gobujo from the Early Nara Period, Kofukuji, Japan (lacquer) by Japanese School (8th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Painted clay statue of Gakko Bosatsu from the 8th century, Nara Period, 1950 (b / w photo)
423657 Painted clay statue of Gakko Bosatsu from the 8th century, Nara Period, 1950 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Candraprabha Bodhisattva)

A Preaching Buddha, 8th century. Creator: Unknown
A Preaching Buddha, 8th century

Storage Jar Sueki ware 700s Japan Nara period
Storage Jar: Sueki ware, 700s. Japan, Nara period (710-794). Stoneware with incised and impressed decoration and natural ash glaze; diameter of mouth: 23.8 cm (9 3/8 in.); overall

The giant gilt-bronze statue of Buddha in the Todai-ji Temple of Nara, Japan. Photograph. c1960s
JAPAN: NARA: DAIBUTSU. The giant gilt-bronze statue of Buddha in the Todai-ji Temple of Nara, Japan. Photograph. c1960s

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The Nara Period in Japan, lasting from 710 to 794 AD, was a time of cultural and political growth. It saw the establishment of a centralized government, the introduction of Buddhism, and the creation of Japan's first permanent capital city in Nara. This period is known for its stunning art and architecture, including the famous Todai-ji temple with its giant bronze Buddha statue. The it also marked a shift towards a more sophisticated court culture, with poetry and literature flourishing under Emperor Shomu and Empress Koken. Despite facing challenges such as rebellions and natural disasters, the Nara Period laid the foundation for many aspects of Japanese society that are still evident today.