Spotlight on the Collection: November 2017
This sculpture is featured in the Museum’s current exhibition, Afterlife: Asian Art from the Weldon Collection.
Besides its unbeatable lineup of special exhibitions, the BMA has one of the finest permanent collections in the Southeast. With more than 24,000 paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, videos, and decorative arts, the collection spans more than 4000 years and represents cultures from around the globe. Now, discover your Museum with the Spotlight on the Collection series. Experience the spotlight work in the galleries with an ArtBreak or Slow Art Sunday, like us on Facebook to learn more, or join the conversation below to tell us what you think about these artworks!
This sculpture is featured in the Museum’s current exhibition, Afterlife: Asian Art from the Weldon Collection.
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