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Art from Home: Stories of Cultural Connections

Louvre Abu Dhabi brings the museum to you by telling stories about the art works on loans from our partners and from our collection through video, audio and activities that can be downloaded for children.

Buddha head Eastern Wei

Sculpted in the mid-6th century, this Buddha head in white marble came from a temple or chapel in northern China. Buddhism was introduced to China in the 1st century, brought from India by pilgrims and traders travelling along the Silk Road. In the north of the country it led to the construction of colossal monasteries, founded, in some cases, at the direct initiative of the sovereigns.

Buddha head Eastern Wei or Northern Qi dynasty Northern China 530–580 White marble Louvre Abu Dhabi

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