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Carved by the Rapa Nui people, these monolithic human figures signify the islanders' ancestor worship and the ancient Polynesian culture, dating back to approximately 1250 - 1500 CE.

One of the oldest wooden structures in the world, reflecting the introduction and establishment of Buddhism in Japan during the Asuka period, early 7th century CE.

Diety-like representations of Gudea, a ruler of the state of Lagash in Southern Mesopotamia, that showcase Sumerian craftsmanship from around 2100 BCE.

A quintessential Buddharupa of the Amitabha Buddha from the Tang Dynasty, exemplifying the pinnacle of Chinese Buddhist art in the 7th-8th century CE.

A three-faced, six-armed figure in Nara's Kofukuji Temple, represents the complexity of the Buddhist world view, expresses both wrath and calmness, from the 8th century Nara period.

A depiction of Vajrapani, protector and guide of the Buddha, this sculpture represents the esoteric undercurrents of Buddhism during the Nara period in Japan, 8th century CE.

These monumental statues carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley represented the blending of Gandharan art with classic Buddha iconography and were significant to the Silk Road legacy. Created between 507 and 554 CE, they were destroyed in 2001.

These ancient Chinese Buddhist temple grottoes are excellent examples of rock-cut architecture and one of the three most famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China. They are from the 5th and 6th centuries and contain 51,000 statues.

Mythical lion sculptures that stood guard at tombs, palaces, and temples, representing the power and protection of Chinese emperors during the Han Dynasty, around 206 BCE - 220 CE.

These funerary sculptures reflect the Tang Dynasty's (618-907 CE) cosmopolitan culture and beliefs in the afterlife, often depicting military personnel, horses, camels, and even entertainers.

A colossal Vairocana Buddha housed in the Todai-ji Temple, exemplifying the influence of Buddhism in the Nara period of Japan, 8th century CE.

A richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor featuring a multitude of serene and smiling stone faces, symbolizing the omnipresence of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara in the Mahayana Buddhist belief. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century.

A representation of the most celebrated Khmer king of Angkor who was venerated as a Bodhisattva after his death. The sculpture offers a personal glimpse into the Khmer Empire of the 12th century.

A 71-meter tall stone statue, carved out of a cliff face, it represents the convergence of Buddhism with Chinese stone carving practices of the Tang Dynasty around 713–803 CE.

The world’s largest Buddhist temple from the 9th century, it depicts the spiritual journey of enlightenment in Mahayana Buddhism through its myriad of relief panels and stupas, located in Central Java, Indonesia.

Signifies the funerary art of the First Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, and represents the military power of his newly unified China in the 3rd century BCE.

A massive outdoor bronze representation of Amida Buddha, a symbol of Japanese Buddhism and artistry from the Kamakura period, 13th century.

These are a series of Chinese religious sculptures and carvings, dating back as far as the 7th century CE, depicting and influenced by Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist beliefs.

A group of beautiful Buddha statues carved into granite stone, representing the different postures of the Buddha, reflecting the craftsmanship of the Sri Lankan Sinhalese dynasty during the Polonnaruwa period (12th Century CE).