Buddhist Stone Sculpture of the Northern Wei Dynasty

Osaka Municipal Museum of Art

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An exhibition of stone Buddhist sculpture dating to the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534). It is believed that the stone sculpture of this period is the finest to have been made during the entire history of Buddhism. Through 60 pieces in both the museum’s collections and the Yamaguchi Collection, the exhibition addresses the characteristics of Buddhist sculpture by region.

[Lecture: The Ancient Temples of China]
9/21 (Sat) 13:30-15:00
Admission free (but special exhibition ticket required)
Limited to 150 participants (first-come-first-served. Seat tickets will be available from 1pm on the day)

[The Yungang Grottoes: An Introduction to Buddhist Sculpture of the Northern Wei]
10/5 (Sat) 13:30-15:00
Admission free (but special exhibition ticket required)
Limited to 150 participants (first-come-first-served. Seat tickets will be available from 1pm on the day)

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