Masterpieces

An imposing and meticulously crafted image of Vishnu, a Hindu deity associated with powerful kingship.

Made more than 1,200 years ago, these guardian deities from a Japanese Buddhist temple are rare surviving examples of the ancient hollow dry-lacquer technique.

This lavish enthroned Buddha evokes the elaborate temple interiors of 19th-century Burma.

Made of rare white jade, this tiny inscribed cup speaks volumes about the past.

The elegant form of this 350-year-old unadorned Korean moon jar continues to fascinate artists and art lovers alike.

The divine body of a mighty god rendered in elegant bronze.

China’s earliest known dated Buddha tells the story of early Buddhist art in China.

Extraordinary color and elegant form unite in this masterpiece of early 12th-century Korean celadon.

This 1,000-year-old bodhisattva of compassion is a remarkable example of Song dynasty wood sculpture.

This rare 10th-century stone sculpture from India shows us the Buddha on the threshold of achieving enlightenment.