Art of the Western Regions

Bodhisattva with a Parasol (detail)
Bezeklik Caves, China, Ōtani collection, Gaochang Uyghur period, 10th–11th century

Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
May 12, 2026 (Tue) - July 20, 2026 (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 3 results

	Designation	Name	Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance	Period	Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number	CMT
Highlight		Head of a Deva	Yarkhoto, China, Ōtani collection	Tang dynasty, 7th–8th century	TC-458
Highlight		Head of a Buddha	Hotan, China, Ōtani collection	3rd–4th century	TC-456
Highlight		Bodhisattva with a Parasol	Bezeklik Caves, China, Ōtani collection	Gaochang Uyghur period, 10th–11th century	TC-552

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