Standing Vishnu, Prasat Olok, Cambodia, Angkor period, 12th century (Acquired through exchange with l'École française d'Extrême-Orient)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 11
July 1, 2014 (Tue) - June 28, 2015 (Sun)
This section introduces sculptures from Khmer, with a focus on stone statues from the Angkor period (9th-13th century). The Tokyo National Museum collection of Khmer sculptures, which are distinguished in both quality and quantity, was acquired in 1944 through an exchange project with the research institute l'École francaise d'Extrême-Orient.
Current exhibit includes:
Garuda Riding on Naga (Snake deity), Entrance of Baphuon and Terrace of the Elephants, Cambodia, Angkor period, 12th - 13th century (Acquired through exchange with l'École française d'Extrême-Orient)
Standing Vishnu, Prasat Olok, Cambodia, Angkor period, 12th century (Acquired through exchange with l'École française d'Extrême-Orient)
Buddha Seated on Naga (Snake deity), Terrace No. 61, southeastern section of Angkor Thom, Cambodia, Angkor period, 12th century (Acquired through exchange with l'École française d'Extrême-Orient)
Relief of Apsaras, Bayon, Cambodia, Angkor period, 12th - 13th century (Acquired through exchange with l'École française d'Extrême-Orient)
Lintel, Prasat Sralao, Cambodia, Angkor period, 10th century (Acquired through exchange with l'École française d'Extrême-Orient)