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Gain access to this incredible resource through either a monthly or a yearly subscription and search the entire collection from your desktop, compare multiple images side by side and zoom into the minute details of the images. Visit www.davidrumsey.com/amica for more information on the collection, click on the link below the revolving thumbnail to the right, or email us at amica@luna-img.com . Creator Nationality: Asian; Far East Asian; Japanese Creator Name-CRT: Japanese Title: Male Figure, Possibly Prince Shotoku View: Full View Creation Start Date: 1300 Creation End Date: 1333 Creation Date: Kamakura period, early 14th century Creation Place: Japan Object Type: Sculpture Materials and Techniques: Gilt Bronze Dimensions: H. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm) AMICA Contributor: Asia Society Owner Location: New York, New York, USA ID Number: 1979.203a-b Credit Line: Asia Society: The Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection Rights: http://www.asiasociety.org Context: The introduction of Buddhism to Japan was one of the most important events in Japanese history and had a lasting effect on the development of its thought, art, and culture. According to Japanese sources, Buddhism was introduced from the Korean kingdom of Paekche in either 538 or 552 as part of a series of diplomatic exchanges that also led to a broader awareness of the beliefs and material culture of China and Korea. Prince Shotoku (r. 593-622), most likely represented in this small bronze sculpture, was the catalyst for many of the political, economic, and religious changes that marked Japanese history in the late 6th and early 7th centuries, and he is venerated for his commentaries on three famous sutras, his encouragement of Buddhism, and his patronage of Buddhist art and architecture. The iconography of this sculpture is difficult to ascertain, but the hairstyle, looped braids to either side of the head, and heavy outer robe and trousers--the formal clothing of the Japanese court--point to its identification as Prince Shotoku. Representations of the prince are common in Japanese art, and there is a standard iconography for different phases of his life. The court garments worn by this figure suggest that it was probably intended to represent Prince Shotoku as regent. The hands and the box they hold are modern replacements. Images of Prince Shotoku as regent generally include a scepter, and it seems likely, given the position of his hands, that this figure originally held a scepter. Related Document Description: Asia Society. Handbook of the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection. New York: Asia Society, [1981], p. 91. AMICA ID: ASIA.1979.203a-b AMICA Library Year: 1998 Media Metadata Rights: Copyright, Asia Society AMICA PUBLIC RIGHTS: a) Access to the materials is granted for personal and non-commercial use. b) A full educational license for non-commercial use is available from Cartography Associates at www.davidrumsey.com/amica/institution_subscribe.html c) Licensed users may continue their examination of additional materials provided by Cartography Associates, and d) commercial rights are available from the rights holder. Home
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