Central Asian Art Collection

Jing Ke's assassination attempt on China's First Emperor Qin Shi Huang... 25-220. Creator: Central Asian Art
Jing Ke's assassination attempt on China's First Emperor Qin Shi Huang. (Rubbing from the Brick Relief from the Wu shrines), 25-220

Buddha and two monks, 3rd cen. AD. Creator: Central Asian Art
Buddha and two monks, 3rd cen. AD. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan

The rubbing from the Brick Relief with sowing and harvesting, 25-220. Creator: Central Asian Art
The rubbing from the Brick Relief with sowing and harvesting, 25-220. Found in the collection of the Sichuan Provincial Museum, Chengdu

The rubbing from the Brick Relief with many kinds of merchants, 25-220. Creator: Central Asian Art
The rubbing from the Brick Relief with many kinds of merchants, 25-220. Found in the collection of the Sichuan Provincial Museum, Chengdu

The rubbing from the carved stone chambers of the Wu Family in Shantung Province, 25-220. Creator: Central Asian Art
The rubbing from the carved stone chambers of the Wu Family in Shantung Province, 25-220. Found in the collection of the Sichuan Provincial Museum, Chengdu

The rubbing from the Brick Relief with Harvesting, Fishing and Hunting Scene, 25-220. Creator: Central Asian Art
The rubbing from the Brick Relief with Harvesting, Fishing and Hunting Scene, 25-220. Found in the collection of the Sichuan Provincial Museum, Chengdu

Uyghur Princes wearing Chinese-styled robes and headgear. (From the Bezeklik Caves), 8th-9th century. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Asura in 249th cave of Mogao, 6th century. Creator: Central Asian Art
Asura in 249th cave of Mogao, 6th century. Found in the collection of the Mogao Caves, Dunhuang

Altar to God Oxus, with Marsias playing the aulos. From the Oxus Temple... 2th century BC. Creator: Central Asian Art
Altar to God Oxus, with Marsias playing the aulos. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, 2th century BC. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Buckle with boar hunting scene, 2nd-1st century BCE. Creator: Central Asian Art
Buckle with boar hunting scene, 2nd-1st century BCE. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Aquatic divinity. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, 2th century BC. Creator: Central Asian Art
Aquatic divinity. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, 2th century BC. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Throne element in the shape of an ibex, 5th-3rd century BC. Creator: Central Asian Art
Throne element in the shape of an ibex, 5th-3rd century BC. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Sheath for an akinakes with a lion grasping a deer, 5th-4th century BC. Creator: Central Asian Art
Sheath for an akinakes with a lion grasping a deer. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, 5th-4th century BC. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Medallion with late Roman cameo insert, 4th-6th century. Creator: Central Asian Art
Medallion with late Roman cameo insert, 4th-6th century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Votive plaque in cloisonné with man leading a camel. From the Oxus Temple... 6th-5th cent. BC
Votive plaque in cloisonne with man leading a camel. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, 6th-5th cent. BC. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Head of a female. From Ajina Tepe, 7th-8th century. Creator: Central Asian Art
Head of a female. From Ajina Tepe, 7th-8th century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Head of a Greco-Bactrian ruler. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, 3-2 century BC. Creator: Central Asian Art
Head of a Greco-Bactrian ruler. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, 3-2 century BC. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Head of Alexander as Herakles. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, Third cent. BC. Creator: Central Asian Art
Head of Alexander as Herakles. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, Third cent. BC. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Figure of a Prince, Devata or Bodhisattva. From Ajina Tepe, End of 7th - early 8th century. Creator: Central Asian Art
Figure of a Prince, Devata or Bodhisattva. From Ajina Tepe, End of 7th - early 8th century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Statue of the emperor Kanishka with inscriptions in Brahmi Script, 1st-2nd century. Creator: Central Asian Art
Statue of the emperor Kanishka with inscriptions in Brahmi Script, 1st-2nd century. Found in the Collection of the Archaeological Museum, Mathura

Buddha Head, 3rd-4th cent Creator: Central Asian Art
Buddha Head, 3rd-4th cent.. Found in the Collection of Musee Guimet, Paris

Fragment of the Fresco with Buddhas in the cupola of a grotto. From Kakrak (Bamiyan), 7th-8th century. Found in the collection of Musee Guimet, Paris

Votive Stele with Buddha and two Bodhisattvas, 534-550. Found in the Collection of State Oriental Art Museum, Moscow

Fragment of Silk, 1st century BC. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Fragment of Cloth, 1st century BC. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Fragment of Cloth, 205 BC. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Eight-pointed Star Tile. Found in the Collection of Karatay Madrasa Museum, Konya

Ahlat Tombstones, Bitlis, Turkey. Found in the Collection of

Amida carpet depicting the emblem of Emir: lion attacking bull. Private Collection

Greek physician Erasistratos with an Assistant (Folio from an Arabic translation of the Materia Medica by Dioscorides), 1224. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

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Central Asian art is a rich tapestry of history, culture, and spirituality that spans centuries. From the serene Buddha Head dating back to the 3rd-4th century, created by Central Asian Art, to the mesmerizing Fragment of the Fresco with Buddhas in the cupola of a grotto from Kakrak (Bamiyan) in the 7th-8th century, these artworks transport us to ancient times. The Votive Stele with Buddha and two Bodhisattvas from 534-550 showcases intricate craftsmanship and devotion. It serves as a testament to the deep spiritual beliefs prevalent in Central Asia during that era. Silk fragments from the 1st century BC offer glimpses into their vibrant textile industry. These delicate remnants tell stories of trade routes and cultural exchanges that connected Central Asia with distant lands. Cloth fragments from different time periods - 1st century BC and 205 BC - reveal how textiles played an integral role in daily life. Whether it was for clothing or decorative purposes, these fabrics were woven with skill and creativity. A fragment of a burial flag from 205 BC reminds us of rituals surrounding death and commemoration in ancient Central Asia. This artifact offers insight into burial practices and customs followed by our ancestors. The Eight-pointed Star Tile captures our attention with its geometric beauty. Its symmetrical design reflects mathematical precision combined with artistic flair—a true representation of Central Asian aesthetics. Moving beyond religious motifs, we encounter symbols like the Double-headed Eagle found at Divrigi Great Mosque or Ahlat Tombstones in Bitlis, Turkey. These architectural elements showcase regional influences on artistry throughout history. One cannot overlook carpets like Amida carpet depicting Emir's emblem: lion attacking bull or Lion attacking bull on the Portal of Ulu Camii (Great Mosque) Diyarbakir. These masterpieces combine intricate weaving techniques with symbolic representations that hold deeper meanings within Central Asian culture.