UnkeiーThe Kamakura Shogunate and the Miura Clan

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Unkei was a sculptor of Buddhist statues active in the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries known for the sculptures he created at Kōfukuji and Tōdaiji temples in Nara. But he also contributed significantly to the development of Buddhist sculpture in eastern Japan (the Kanto region) during the Kamakura period (1185-1392). Unkei built close ties to the new regime, the Kamakura shogunate, and, having won the trust of the Hōjō clan, received opportunities to work in the Kanto region. He took part in creating several sculptures now at Jōrakuji Temple (Ashina, Yokosuka) in 1189, as well as Buddhist sculptures for the Miura clan, who ruled the Miura Peninsula, which includes Yokosuka.

This exhibition focuses on Buddhist images extant in Yokosuka that are regarded by Unkei or his studio, accompanied by other Buddhist images, documents, and related materials from around the same period. The 50 exhibits will shed new light on the history and culture of the Miura Peninsula.

Schedule

Jul 6 (Wed) 2022-Sep 4 (Sun) 2022

Opening Hours Information

Hours	10:00-18:00
Closed	Closed on every 1st Monday of each month. Open on a public holiday Monday. Closed during the New Year holidays.

Fee

Adults ¥1000; University and High School Students, Seniors 65 & Over ¥800; Junior High School Students and Under, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free.

Website

https://www.yokosuka-moa.jp/en/archive/exhibition/2022/20220706-696.html

Venue

Yokosuka Museum of Art

Location

4-1 Kamoi, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa 239-0813

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Access

From Maborikaigan Station on the Keikyu line, take the Keikyu bus and get off at La Vista Kannonzaki Terrace / Yokosuka Bijutsukanmae. The venue is 2 minute walk from there.

Phone

046-822-4000

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