Square Tile, Lotus flower design, Otani collection, Tang dynasty, 8th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
July 12, 2016 (Tue) - August 28, 2016 (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 (Legendary bird), Otani collection, 5th century
Square Tile, Lotus flower design, Otani collection, Tang dynasty, 8th century
Semi-circular Decorative Element, Xi'an, China, Otani collection, Tang dynasty-Five Dynasties period, 9th-10th century
Head of Buddha, Khotan, ChinaOtani collection, 3rd-4th century
Scene of Buddhist Sermon from Mural Painting, Otani collection, Gaochang Uighur period, 10th-11th century