Art of the Western Regions
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Head of a Buddha, Hotan, China, Ōtani collection, 5th–6th century (Gift of Mr. Minamoto Toyomune)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
April 16, 2024 (Tue) - June 2, 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.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Head of a Buddha | Hotan, China, Ōtani collection | 5th–6th century | Gift of Mr. Minamoto Toyomune, TC-704 | |||
| Highlight | Head of a Buddha | Hotan, China, Ōtani collection | 3rd–4th century | TC-456 | |||
| Highlight | Head of a Bodhisattva | Tumxuk, China, Pelliot collection; acquired through exchange with the Guimet Museum | 4th–5th century | TC-435 |