The Exhibition ‘UNKEI – The Great Master of Buddhist Sculpture’ Opened

On September 26, the exhibition ‘UNKEI – The Great Master of Buddhist Sculpture’ opened at the Tokyo National Museum (until November 26). The exhibition brought together works from the seated statue of Dainishi Nyorai at Enjōji temple, which Unkei is thought to have created in his mid-20s, to the seated statue of Daiitoku myōō at Kyōmyōin temple, which was created in his later years. It also traced how Unkei developed his unique style and how he was succeeded by his father, Kōkei, and handed down to his sons, Tankei and Kōben, through the works of the three generations. The exhibition also commemorated the reconstruction of the Central Golden Hall of Kōfukuji temple, where Unkei created his works in his youth. (Japanese)