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
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.
Seitaka Dōji by Unkei, Kongōbu-ji, National Treasure