Kei school
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The Kei school was a Japanese school of Buddhist sculpture which emerged in the early Kamakura period. Based in Nara, it was the dominant school in Buddhist sculpture in Japan into the 14th century, a
Senju Kannon by Tankei. Sanjūsangen-dō, 1254. National Treasure.
Dainichi Nyorai by Unkei, Enjō-ji, 1176, National Treasure
Muchaku by Unkei, Kōfuku-ji, 1212, National Treasure
Seitaka Dōji by Unkei, Kongōbu-ji, National Treasure
Statue of Jizō (Intan)
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The Statue of Jizō, or Josefowitz Jizō is a late 13th century wooden Kamakura period Buddhist Sculpture of the bodhisattva Kṣitigarbha. It was originally created for worship in Kōfuku-ji, Nara before
The sculpture at Kōfuku-ji during its sale in 1907. To the far left is the Boston Miroku, carved by Kaikei, along with the Statues of Brahmā and Indra, and Four Heavenly Kings.
The Burke Jizō, part of same batch of statues, also owned by the MET.
Signature of the artist at the foot joint.