East Garden
The East Garden is located on a sloping hilltop in the southeastern corner of the museum grounds that is a garden of stone sculptures from the Korean Peninsula. After a visit to the exhibition halls, enjoy a peaceful stroll through this little hidden oasis.
The East Garden
- Tomb Figurines
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- Stone Human
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- Stone Sheep
- Thirteen Human Figures, Pair of Sheep, Two Lanterns, Fives Stands, Eight Square Bases, Two Pairs of Columns
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
Gift of Yamamoto Aya
Kyoto National Museum - From ancient times, the tombs of powerful figures were adorned with stone figurines on the Korean Peninsula and China. These sculptures come from the Korean Joseon dynasty (1392-1910).
- Stone Stupa and Buddhas
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- Stone Stupa and Buddhas
- These votive stone objects were unearthed behind the stonewall of Hōkō-ji Temple.
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