Art of the Western Regions
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Head of a Buddha, Ōtani collection, 3rd-4th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
January 2, 2022 (Sun) - February 20, 2022 (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 | Head of a Buddha | Khotan, China, Ōtani collection | 3rd-4th century | TC-456 | |||
| Highlight | Epitaph on Square Tile | Astana Karakhoja Tombs, China, Ōtani collection | Gaochang Kingdom, 589 | TC-483 | |||
| Highlight | Head of Buddha | Khotan, China, Ōtani collection | 5th–6th century | Gift of Mr. Minamoto Toyomune, TC-704 |