Art of the Western Regions

Buddhist Reliquary, Reportedly found in Subashi, China, Ōtani collection, 6th–7th century

Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
September 18, 2024 (Wed) - November 4, 2024 (Mon)

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		Buddhist Reliquary	Reportedly found in Subashi, China, Ōtani collection	6th–7th century	TC-557
Highlight		Head of a Buddha	Hotan, China, Ōtani collection	3rd–4th century	TC-456
Highlight		Banner with the Bodhisattva Kṣitigarbha	Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, China, Pelliot collection; acquired through exchange with the Guimet Museum	Tang dynasty, 9th century	TA-158
Highlight		Banner with a Bodhisattva	Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, China, Pelliot collection; acquired through exchange with the Guimet Museum	Tang dynasty, 9th century	TA-159
Highlight		Bodhisattva	Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, China, Ōtani collection	Tang dynasty, 7th–10th century	Gift of Mr. Inoue Tsuneichi, TC-818

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