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Sculptures from India and Gandhara

Buddha, Kushan dynasty, 2nd–3rd century

Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
July 5, 2022 (Tue) - July 2, 2023 (Sun)

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.

Major Work(s) on Exhibit 5 results

	Designation	Name		Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance	Period	Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number	CMT
Highlight		Buddha		Gandhara, Pakistan	Kushan dynasty, 2nd–3rd century	TC-80
Highlight		Worship of the Bowl: Cross-Legged Bodhisattvas		Afghanistan	3rd-4th century	Gift of Ms. Yano Tsuruko, TC-728
Highlight		Preaching Buddha		Gandhara, Pakistan	Kushan dynasty, 3rd century	TC-752
Highlight		Sakyamuni with the Eight Great Bodhisattvas		India	Pala dynasty, 9th century	Gift of Mr. Kunizuka Kazunori, TC-462
Highlight		Fragment of Relief Sculpture: Yakshini		Pakistan	Kushan dynasty, 2nd–3rd century	Gift of Mr. Katō Hiroshi, TC-583

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