Art of the Western Regions
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Two Bodhisattvas (detail), Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, ChinaPelliot collection, Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdons period–Northern Song dynasty, 10th century (Acquired through exchange with the Guimet Museum)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
June 24, 2020 (Wed) - July 5, 2020 (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.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Head of a Deva | Yarkhoto, China, Otani collection | Tang dynasty, 7th-8th century | TC-458 | ||||
| Highlight | Two Bodhisattvas | Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, China, Pelliot collection | Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdons period-Northern Song dynasty, 10th century | Acquired through exchange with the Guimet Museum TA-160 |