The Asian collection comprises art of East, Southeast, South and
Central Asia. They illustrate the diverse creative achievements
of artists and artisans in Asia, and may embody Eastern religions
or philosophies, views of the world, concepts of beauty, or notions
of practicality. The majority of works are from China, Japan, India
and Korea, with notable examples of Cambodian, Nepalese, Tibetan,
Vietnamese, Ry ky an, and Indonesian art. The over 2,600 works in
the Asian collection range in date from around 2500 BC to the present.
Included are screens, scrolls, manuscripts, miniature paintings,
lacquer, ceramics, sculpture, small-carved objects, bronzes, furniture,
armor, weapons, games and textiles. Areas of strength include lacquerware
and secular art from East Asia, and Hindu sculpture from South Asia.
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