Art of the Western Regions
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Reliquary, Reportedly from Subashi, China, Ōtani collection, 6th–7th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
September 14, 2021 (Tue) - October 31, 2021 (Sun)This room mainly features artifacts discovered at Silk Road sites by the Japanese Ōtani expeditions at the start of the 20th century. Works are exhibited on rotation and illustrate the wide range of art and religious objects found in the diverse cultures along the Silk Road.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Reliquary | Reportedly from Subashi, China, Ōtani collection | 6th–7th century | TC-557 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Highlight | Musicians | Cave 33, Bezeklik Caves, China, Ōtani collection | Gaochang Uighur period, 10th–11th century | TC-554 | |||
| Highlight | Winged Figure | Miran, China, Ōtani collection | 3rd–4th century | TC-556 |