Jizo (Kamakura period,1185-1333)
I went to the Met yesterday to see the painted palm-leaf folios of the Prajnaparamita Sutra. They were exquisite, but they wouldn't let me take pictures. I was, however, able to photograph several of my favorite pieces from the permanent collection, e.g. the larger than life-sized, wooden Jizo Bodhisattva with his pilgrim's staff and bright jewel of Dharma truth.