Art of the Western Regions
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Head of a Buddha
Hotan, China, Ōtani collection, 3rd–4th centuryAsian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
July 22, 2026 (Wed) - September 13, 2026 (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 Demon | Kumtura Caves, China, Ōtani collection | 7th–8th century | TC-455 | |||
| Highlight | Head of a Buddha | Hotan, China, Ōtani collection | 3rd–4th century | TC-456 |