Teaching Buddha (600s CE)
Created in the 7th century during the Mon-Dvaravati period, this teaching buddha emerged in central Thailand, a hub of Mon kingdoms.
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Prince Shotoku at Age Two (1300s CE)
This wooden statue, adorned with lacquer and rock-crystal inlaid eyes depicts Prince Shōtoku Taishi at age two.
Winged Atlas (100-300 CE)
This atlas figure blends Greek mythological motifs with Buddhist iconography, showcasing the cultural crossroads of the Kushan Empire.
Vajrasattva (1100s-1200s CE)
The statue depicts Vajrasattva holding a vajra (thunderbolt) in the right hand and a ghanta (bell) in the left.
Wooden Deity (1100s CE)
A 100 cm magnolia wood figure deity with traces of color, blending Buddhist tenbu and Shinto kami iconography.
Java Piggy Bank (1300-1400s CE)
This Majapahit Dynasty terracotta piggy bank from Java, Indonesia, shaped as a wild boar with a fierce expression and coin slot, reflects the empire’s economic prosperity and Hindu-Buddhist artistry
Amitabha Triad (1400s CE)
This 1400s Joseon dynasty bronze sculpture depicts Amitabha Buddha with Ksitigarbha and Avalokitesvara bodhisattvas, embodying Pure Land Buddhism, together they form the amitabha triad.
Soapstone Landscape (c.1644-1911 CE)
This Qing dynasty soapstone landscape, intricately carved to depict a serene mountain scene with a waterfall, temple, and hidden Buddha, serves as a meditative desk ornament.
Dish With King Hormizd II (400s-500s CE)
This 5th–6th century CE Sasanian silver-gilt dish, depicting a royal lion hunt possibly of King Hormizd II, showcases intricate metalwork and symbolizes kingship and divine order.