Art of the Western Regions
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Figures under a Tree
Astana Karakhoja Tombs, China, Tang dynasty, 8th century (Important Cultural Property)Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
August 3, 2021 (Tue) - September 12, 2021 (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 | ||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Figures under a Tree | Astana Karakhoja Tombs, China | Tang dynasty, 8th century | TA-149-1 | ||
| Highlight | Banner with the Bodhisattva Kṣitigarbha | Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, China, Pelliot collection | Tang dynasty, 9th century | Acquired through exchange with the Guimet Museum, TA-158 | |||
| Highlight | Banner with a Bodhisattva | Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, China, Pelliot collection | Tang dynasty, 9th century | Acquired through exchange with the Guimet Museum, TA-159 |