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Gilt Bronze Statues from Southeast Asia

The Buddha
Myanmar, Konbaung dynasty, 18th century

Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 12
September 9, 2025 (Tue) - December 21, 2025 (Sun)

Sculptures of Hindu and Buddhist deities have been produced in Southeast Asia for millennia. Though originally inspired by Indian art, each region developed its own distinct styles. This section features gilt-bronze statues of Buddhist deities and Hindu gods from Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar.

Major Work(s) on Exhibit 4 results

	Designation	Name		Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance	Period	Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number	CMT
Highlight		Buddha Seated on a Nāga		Thailand	Rattanakosin period, 19th century	TC-13
Highlight		Votive Tablet with the Buddha		India, Found in Myanmar	Pala dynasty, 10th century	Gift of M. H. Wung, TC-150
Highlight		The Buddha Entering Nirvana		China or Myanmar	18th–19th century	TC-180
Highlight		The Buddha		Myanmar	Konbaung dynasty, 18th century	TC-98

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