Kamakura Period Collection

Death of the Historical Buddha (Nehan-zu), 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Death of the Historical Buddha (Nehan-zu), 14th century

Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha (Raigo), about 1270—1333. Creator: Unknown
Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha (Raigo), about 1270--1333

Daibutsu at Kamakura, Japan, early 20th century(?). This great bronze statue of Buddha, which is 13.5 metres high and weighs 93 tons, is believed to date from the mid 13th century

Hakoomaru Kneeling by a Short Sword, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Hakoomaru Kneeling by a Short Sword, 1878. From A Mirror of Wisdom, Benevolence, and Valor in Japan

Kusunoki Masashige Reading to His Troops at the Temple Shitennoji, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kusunoki Masashige Reading to His Troops at the Temple Shitennoji, 1878. From A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Pair of Guardian Animals (image 1 of 14), c.1250. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Guardian Animals (image 1 of 14), c.1250

Kannon (image 1 of 2), between 1000 and 1200. Creator: Anon
Kannon (image 1 of 2), between 1000 and 1200

Frontispiece to the illustrated album "Thirty-six Immortal Women Poets" ("Nishikizuri... 1801)
Frontispiece to the illustrated album "Thirty-six Immortal Women Poets" ("Nishikizuri onna sanjurokkasen"), Japan, 1801

The Actor Ichikawa Raizo II as Murakami Hikoshiro Yoshiteru in the Play Oyoroi Ebido... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Raizo II as Murakami Hikoshiro Yoshiteru in the Play Oyoroi Ebido Shinozuka, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1772, Japan, c. 1772

The Actor Ichikawa Raizo II as Murakami Hikoshiro Yoshiteru in the Play Oyoroi Ebido... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Raizo II as Murakami Hikoshiro Yoshiteru in the Play Oyoroi Ebido Shinozuka, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1772, Japan, c. 1772

Hojo Tokiyori, from the series "Twenty-four Generals for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushika)
Hojo Tokiyori, from the series "Twenty-four Generals for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushika nijushisho)", c. 1822

Wisdom King of Passion Aizen Myoo, 1300s. Creator: Unknown
Wisdom King of Passion Aizen Myoo, 1300s. This painting depicts the Buddhist deity the Wisdom King of Passion Aizen Myoo, who converts carnal lust into a desire for enlightenment

Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha, 1300-33. Creator: Unknown
Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha, 1300-33. In the Pure Land school of Buddhism, Amida Buddha is the focus of worship. Pictured here is the raigo

Soga no Goro Viewing the Moon after Rain in the Mountains, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Soga no Goro Viewing the Moon after Rain in the Mountains, 1885. Series: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon

The Bodhisattva Kannon, from the triptych Approach of the Amida Trinity, Kamakura Period; mid-13th century

The Bodhisattva Seishi, from the triptych Approach of the Amida Trinity, Kamakura Period, mid-13th century

Vajrayaksha (Kongo Yasha), Kamakura period, 1185-1333. Creator: Unknown
Vajrayaksha (Kongo Yasha), Kamakura period, 1185-1333

Eleven-headed Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Juichimen Kannon), Kamakura period, 1185-1333

Amitabha (Jap: Amida), Kamakura period, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Amitabha (Jap: Amida), Kamakura period, 13th century

Bodhisattva, Kamakura period, 13th century; detached throne, modern. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva, Kamakura period, 13th century; detached throne, modern

Mirror, Kamakura period, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Mirror, Kamakura period, 13th century

Bodhisattva, Kamakura period, early 13th century. Creator: Kaikei
Bodhisattva, Kamakura period, early 13th century

Welcoming Descent of the Amida Buddha Triad (gold & colour on indigo-dyed silk)
882086 Welcoming Descent of the Amida Buddha Triad (gold & colour on indigo-dyed silk) by Japanese School (13th century); 84.8x37.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Scroll from the Compendium of Iconographic Drawings (Zuzosho), late 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Scroll from the Compendium of Iconographic Drawings (Zuzosho), late 12th century. Zuzosho, housed at Daigoji temple in Kyoto and dating to approximately 1193

Portrait of Jion Daishi (Guiji), 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Jion Daishi (Guiji), 14th century. Guiji (632-682), a Chinese Buddhist monk of the Tang dynasty. Kamakura period (1185-1333)

Niu Myojin, early 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Niu Myojin, early 14th century. The disk at the top of the painting, referrs to original Buddhist form (honji) the central Buddha of Esoteric Buddhism. Kamakura period (1185-1333)

Mandala of Kasuga Shrine, early 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Mandala of Kasuga Shrine, early 14th century. Shrine complex at the foot of Mount Mikasa. Buddhist avatars of the five Kasuga deities appear at the top of the scroll. Kamakura period (1185-1333)

Illustrated Biography of Honen (Shuikotokuden-e), ca. 1310-20. Creator: Unknown
Illustrated Biography of Honen (Shuikotokuden-e), ca. 1310-20. with his disciple disciples, Shinran (1173-1262)

Battle at Rokuhara, from The Tale of the Heiji Rebellion (Heiji monogatari)... 14th century
Battle at Rokuhara, from The Tale of the Heiji Rebellion (Heiji monogatari), first quarter of the14th century. Battles between the Minamoto and Taira military clans that took place in late 1159

The Three Sacred Shrines at Kumano: Kumano Mandala, c. 1300. Creator: Unknown
The Three Sacred Shrines at Kumano: Kumano Mandala, c. 1300. This is an early and important example of a landscape mandala, a Buddhist meditative device

The Poet Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, c. 1300-1350. Creator: Unknown
The Poet Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, c. 1300-1350

The Poet Taira No Kanemore (died AD 990), 1200s. Creator: Unknown
The Poet Taira No Kanemore (died AD 990), 1200s. Taira no Kanemore was one of the thirty-six immortal poets of classical Japanese literature

The Secret Five Bodhisattvas (Gohimitsu Bosatsu), 1200s. Creator: Unknown
The Secret Five Bodhisattvas (Gohimitsu Bosatsu), 1200s. The Secret Five bodhisattvas were used in a ritual to convert negative aspects of consciousness into positive ones

Taima Mandala, 1300-1333. Creator: Unknown
Taima Mandala, 1300-1333

Shotoku Taishi at Age Two, early 1300s. Creator: Unknown
Shotoku Taishi at Age Two, early 1300s. This sculpture depicts Shotoku Taishi (about 574-622), prince regent of Japan, in a pose indicating a particular episode from legends about his life

Shotoku Taishi and His Sons, 1300s. Creator: Unknown
Shotoku Taishi and His Sons, 1300s. Shotoku Taishi (about 574-622), prince regent, was attributed with numerous acts of faith in his lifetime

Reeds and Geese, 1314-17. Creator: Unknown
Reeds and Geese, 1314-17. Reeds and geese has been a common pairing in Chinese literary and visual culture for many centuries

Red Amida, 1300s. Creator: Unknown
Red Amida, 1300s. This rare image depicts the Crimson Crystal Buddha of Infinite Life, or Red Amida, with a red body; it is more common to see Red Amida with a red robe

Rakkan (Arhat), 1300s. Creator: Unknown
Rakkan (Arhat), 1300s

Shaka attended by Fugen and Monju, 1185-1333. Creator: Unknown
Shaka attended by Fugen and Monju, 1185-1333

Portrait Study of Seigen, 1300s. Creator: Unknown
Portrait Study of Seigen, 1300s. This is a portrait study of the monk Seigen (1162-1231). The inscription identifies him and notes that the study is after a portrait in the subtemple Jizo in at

Monju and Attendants, 1200s. Creator: Unknown
Monju and Attendants, 1200s

Kasuga Shrine Mandala, 1300-1333. Creator: Unknown
Kasuga Shrine Mandala, 1300-1333. A golden path that begins at the bottom of this painting leads up to four red and white buildings to the left, and then to a fifth building on the right

The White Path to the Western Paradise across Two Rivers (Niga Byakudo), 1200s. Creator: Unknown
The White Path to the Western Paradise across Two Rivers (Niga Byakudo), 1200s. From the 1100s, Japanese Buddhists believed that they were living in a predicted period of apocalyptic cleansing that

Welcoming Descent of Jizo Bosatsu, 1200s. Creator: Unknown
Welcoming Descent of Jizo Bosatsu, 1200s. This painting depicts the bodhisattva Jizo--an enlightened being who refuses entry into nirvana in order to aid other beings in their quest for

The Illustrated Miraculous Origins of the Yuzu Nenbutsu School (Yuzu Nenbutsu Engi Emaki), 1300s. This painting is the second of a pair of horizontal scrolls

One of the Ten Fast Bulls, mid 1200s. Creator: Unknown
One of the " Ten Fast Bulls", mid 1200s. This painting is a fragment cut from a horizontal scroll depicting ten bulls in various postures

Fujiwara no Muchimaro, 1200s or 1300s. Creator: Unknown
Fujiwara no Muchimaro, 1200s or 1300s

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The Kamakura Period, which spanned from 1185 to 1333 in Japan, was a time of great artistic and cultural development. During this era, many exquisite artworks were created by unknown artists who left behind a rich legacy for future generations to appreciate. One such masterpiece is the "Welcoming Descent of Amida Buddha (Raigo)" dating back to around 1270-1333. This artwork showcases the skillful craftsmanship and attention to detail that characterized the Kamakura period. The creator remains unknown, but their talent shines through in every brushstroke. Another iconic symbol of this era is the Daibutsu at Kamakura, a colossal statue that stands tall even today. Although it was crafted in the early 20th century, it pays homage to the original statues from the Kamakura period. This bronze marvel serves as a reminder of Japan's rich Buddhist heritage and its significance during that time. The Wisdom King of Passion Aizen Myoo is another remarkable piece from the 1300s. Created by an anonymous artist, this sculpture portrays Aizen Myoo with intricate details that capture his powerful presence and divine aura. Intriguingly, there are multiple representations of Bodhisattvas during this period. One example is found in "The Bodhisattva Kannon" triptych from the Approach of Amida Trinity series. These artworks depict compassion personified through beautifully carved figures whose origins remain shrouded in mystery. Similarly captivating is "Vajrayaksha (Kongo Yasha), " an enigmatic sculpture dating back to 1185-1333. Its fierce expression and dynamic pose evoke both awe and reverence for its unknown creator's skillful handiwork. Among these masterpieces is also an Eleven-headed Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara known as Juichimen Kannon—a testament to devotion during this transformative period where Buddhism flourished.