Statue of Chōgen
| Statue of Chōgen | |
|---|---|
| Japanese: 重源上人坐像 (Chōgenshōnin zazō) | |
| Artist | Attributed to Unkei or Kaikei |
| Completion date | c. 1201-1206 |
| Catalogue | 00008 |
| Medium | Wood with polychromy |
| Movement | Kei school |
| Subject | Portrait of the Abbot of Tōdai-ji, Chōgen (monk) |
| Dimensions | 81.8 cm (32.2 in) |
| Designation | National Treasure (Japan) |
| Location | Nara, Japan |
| Owner | Tōdai-ji |
The Statue of Chōgen is a 13th century Japanese Buddhist sculpture depicting Chōgen, the head priest of Tōdai-ji in his 80s. Attributed to the artists Unkei or Kaikei, the wood sculpture is part of the Kei school of Buddhist sculpture, which gained prominence during the early days of the Kamakura period in the aftermath of the Genpei War. Recognized for its realism and seen as a masterpiece of Japanese art, it is designated a National Treasure of Japan, and is currently housed in the Shunjō-dō of Tōdai-ji.