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Art of the Western Regions

Preaching Scene, Gaochang Uighur period, China, Otani collection, 10th - 11th century

Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
April 23, 2013 (Tue) - June 23, 2013 (Sun)

This part introduces art of the Western Regions (Central Asia) from about the 1st to the 10th century, with a focus on Buddhist art. The highlight of this part is the rich variety of works with high artistic and historical significance.
Current exhibit includes:
Jivamjivaka (Jivajiva), Yotkan, China, 5th century, Otani collection
Rectangular Tile Lotus design, Tuyuk, China, Tang dynasty, 8th century, Otani collection
Semi-circular Decorative Element, Collected at Xi'an, Tang dynasty - Five dynasties, 9th - 10th century, Otani collection
Head of Buddha, Khotan, China, 3rd - 4th century, Otani collection
Preaching Scene, Mural painting, Bezeklik Grottoes, China, Gaochang Uighur period, 10th - 11th century, Otani collection
Preaching Scene, Mural painting, Kizil Grottoes, China, Tang dynasty, 7th century, Otani collection

Major Work(s) on Exhibit 1 results

	Designation	Name		Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance	Period	Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number	CMT
		Square tile with fret patterns.		Huabei, China, Otani collection	Han dynasty, BC. 3rd-3rd	TC-517

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