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Art of the Western Regions

Buddha
Hotan, China, 6th–7th century

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Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
September 15, 2026 (Tue) - November 29, 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.

Major Work(s) on Exhibit 7 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		Buddhist Reliquary		Subashi, China, Ōtani collection	6th–7th century	TC-472
Highlight		Head of a Buddha		Hotan, China, Ōtani collection	3rd–4th century	TC-456
Highlight		Buddha		Hotan, China	6th–7th century	TA-718
Highlight		Winged Figure		Miran, China, Ōtani collection	3rd–4th century	TC-556
Highlight		Head of a Buddha		Kizil caves, China, Ōtani collection	Tang dynasty, 7th century	TC-467
Highlight		Buddha		Cave 45, Kumtura Caves, China, Collection of the German Expeditions to Turfan	Tang dynasty, 8th century	TA-616

Exhibitions