Sculptures from India and Gandhara
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Head of Bodhisattva, Kushan dynasty, 3rd century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
June 21, 2016 (Tue) - December 23, 2016 (Fri)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
Stupa-shaped Container for Sarira (Buddhist relics), Kushan dynasty, 3rd century
Worshipping of the Bowl and Cross-legged Bodhisattvas, 3rd-4th century (Gift of Ms. Yano Tsuruko)
Head of Bodhisattva, Kushan dynasty, 3rd century