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Art of the Western Regions

Head of a Bodhisattva, Kumtura Caves, China, Ōtani collection, 7th–8th century

Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
January 2, 2024 (Tue) - February 25, 2024 (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.

Major Work(s) on Exhibit 5 results

	Designation	Name		Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance	Period	Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number	CMT
Highlight		Head of a Demon		Kumtura Caves, China, Ōtani collection	7th–8th century	TC-455
Highlight		Head of a Bodhisattva		Kumtura Caves, China, Ōtani collection	7th–8th century	TC-470
Highlight		Head of a Buddha		Hotan, China, Ōtani collection	3rd–4th century	TC-456
Highlight		Head of a Bodhisattva		Kumtura Caves, China, Ōtani collection	7th–8th century	TC-648
Highlight		Banner with a Bodhisattva		Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, China, Pelliot collection	Tang dynasty, 9th century	Acquired through exchange with the Guimet Museum, TA-159

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