Unkei and the Miura Clan

Yokosuka Museum of Art
Until Dec 22
The Miura clan of warriors held great power on the Miura Peninsula in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries and dominated political power in the formative years of the Kamakura shogunate. Many temples associated with that clan were built in Yokosuka and on the Miura Peninsula and symbolize the clan's status. Moreover, statues of Buddhas created by the finest sculptors of the time were enshrined in those temples.

The consummate examples are the statues that Unkei (d.1223)created in response to a request by one member of the Miura clan, Wada Yoshimori(1147-1213). Unkei's Amida Triad and standing figures of Fudo Myoo and Bishamonten are all enshrined at Jorakuji Temple, in Ashiya,Yokosuka.

This exhibition presents nine precious Buddhist statues that received the prayers of warriors in the eastern provinces (today's Kanto region). Its core is those five statues by Unkei. The exhibition also includes a standing figure of Yakushi Nyorai, said to have been Yoshimori's contemplative protective Buddha (Tenyoin Temple. Hasse-wada,Miura), and a seated Kannon Bosatsu imported from the Southern Song that communicates how religiously advanced the Miura Peninsula was (Seiunji Temple,Oyabe,Yokosuka city).

Schedule

Now in session

Oct 26 (Sat) 2024-Dec 22 (Sun) 2024 13 days left

Opening Hours Information

Hours
10:00-18:00
Closed
Closed on November 5 and December 2.
FeeAdults ¥1000; University and High School Students, Seniors 65 & Over ¥800; Junior High School Students and Under free.
Websitehttps://www.yokosuka-moa.jp/archive/exhibition/2024/20241026-864.html
VenueYokosuka Museum of Art
Location4-1 Kamoi, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa 239-0813
AccessFrom 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.
Phone046-822-4000
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