Sculptures from India and Gandhara
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Worshipping of the Bowl and Cross-legged Bodhisattvas (detail), 3rd-4th century (Gift of Ms. Yano Tsuruko)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
January 2, 2016 (Sat) - June 19, 2016 (Sun)This part mainly features Buddhist statues from Gandhara (northwestern Pakistan) and Mathura (northern, central India) from the 2nd to the 5th century. The wide variety of sculptures on display is a notable feature.
Current exhibit includes:
Seated Buddha, Kushan dynasty, 2nd-3rd century
Cross-legged Bodhisattva, Kushan dynasty, 2nd-3rd century (Private collection)
Worshipping of the Bowl and Cross-legged Bodhisattvas, 3rd-4th century (Gift of Ms. Yano Tsuruko)