Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Asian
6. East Asian
7. Japanese (culture or style)
8. Japanese styles (styles)
9. Japanese sculpture styles

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the style of sculpture named after a mid-7th century statue of the Buddhist goddess of mercy in the Chuguji nunnery. The style is characterized by figures with rounded, pronounced modelling and soft, supple drapery.