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Art of the Western Regions

Buddhist Reliquary
Found in Kucha, China, Ōtani collection, 6th–7th century

Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
September 30, 2025 (Tue) - November 24, 2025 (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 4 results

	Designation	Name		Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance	Period	Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number	CMT
Highlight		Buddhist Reliquary		Found in Kucha, China, Ōtani collection	6th–7th century	TC-557-1
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		Banner with the Bodhisattva Kṣitigarbha		Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, China, Pelliot collection; acquired through exchange with the Guimet Museum	Tang dynasty, 9th century	TA-158

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