Having seen the size of the Americas Collection, I was not surprised to find at the end of the stairs a couple of small galleries. I realized immediately that I have never been to this part of the museum before and settled in to explore the objects in these two small galleries. What I didn't realize if that just beyond them is an amazing continuation of this collection that took me by surprise in a wonderful way! How on earth had I missed this in the past? Without further ado, some of the highlights, including wide shots of the amazing spaces.
Pagoda, 1915
Japanese
Guanyin (Savior of Those in Distress)
Chinese
circa 1350 - 1425
Buddhist Shrine
Thailand
19th Century
detail of Buddhist Shrine
Sarasvati (India's Beloved Goddess)
Indian
10th-11th Centuries
Musical Mode, possibly Kanara Putra
Indian
circa 1700
Ganesha
Indian
circa 1000 - 1050
Chakra Purusha
Indian
5th - 6th Centuries
Ascetic Deity
Indian
10th - 11th Centuries
And yes, we've all heard it said, "The size of your Nirvana doesn't matter, it's what you do with your enlightenment". But I think this chap might have a worthy counter-argument to offer!
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