Explore the results of an extensive study into one of the MFA’s most iconic Japanese Buddhist paintings from the Kamakura period. Made possible by the Sumitomo Foundation, research of its original format, the painting techniques, and the artist’s palette help conservators make informed treatment decisions. Compare findings with the analysis of pigments found on a Bishamonten sculpture from the same period and be part of the process as we discuss how new knowledge drives next steps in the treatment plan.