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.
Unkei
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Unkei was a Japanese sculptor of the Kei school, which flourished in the Kamakura period. He specialized in statues of the Buddha and other important Buddhist figures. Unkei's early works are fairly t
Unkei in the guise of a monk.
Agyō, Tōdai-ji, with Kaikei and 13 assistant sculptors. 1203. National Treasure
Dainichi Nyorai at Enjō-ji, 1176, National Treasure
Muchaku at Kōfuku-ji, 1212, National Treasure