Two newly exhibited silk paintings also illustrate references to the theme of “family”: one depicts the breastfeeding goddess Hariti, who is revered as the protector of children. The other is an exceptionally rare and newly restored silk painting showing Manichaean nuns (Electae), who left their families to devote themselves entirely to religion.
The alternating presentation is curated by Lilla Russell-Smith, curator for Central Asian Collection, Museum für Asiatische Kunst der Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin.
Family and Religion is an alternating presentation in the permanent exhibition Art from the Northern Silk Road of the Museum für Asiatische Kunst, in the dome room, Room 317.