Japan, Kyoto, Dainichi Nyorai, late 16-17th century, Kyoto, wood, lacquer, gold leaf, iron, semi-precious stones, 40.0 cm (height); Gift of Peter Muller AO through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 2015. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide.
Awakening: Art of Buddhism
2 Dec 2016 - 1 Oct 2017
Free entry
Awakening: Art of Buddhism is a testimony to the extraordinary traditions of Buddhist art found throughout Asia. Presenting works of art from the three great schools of southern Theravada, northern Mahayana and Tantric Vajrayana Buddhism, Awakening unites works of art from the Gallery’s collection as well as private collections and is the first time many of the works have been shown on display in Adelaide.