Art of the Western Regions
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Fragment of a Worshipper, Karasahr, China, Tang dynasty, 8th–9th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
March 21, 2023 (Tue) - May 7, 2023 (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 | Fragment of a Worshipper | Karasahr, China, Ōtani collection | Tang dynasty, 8th–9th century | TC-478 | |||
| Highlight | Head of a Buddha | Khotan, China, Ōtani collection | 3rd-4th century | TC-456 | |||
| Highlight | Segments of Preaching Buddha | Kizil Caves, China, Ōtani collection | 7th century | TA-157 |