Hottō Enmyō Kokushi, is a posthumous title bestowed upon the Zen Buddhist monk Shinchi Kakushin (1203–1298) by the emperor Go-Daigo. The title means “perfectly awakened national teacher of the Dharma lamp.” Considered a fine example of “Kamakura realism,” while downplaying detail in the body, the sculpture emphasizes fidelity in representing the visage of Kakushin.
- Datálva c. 1286
- Jogok: CC0
Terms
Culture
Japan, Kamakura period (1185–1333)
Medium
wood with hemp cloth, black lacquer, and iron clamps
Genre
Sculpture
Department
Japanese Art