Lost Kingdoms Hindu-Buddhist Sculpture 5th-8thC @ MET-Lost on Me

This exhibit is most impressive for the artifacts that have been recovered dating back to the 5th C.  Hindu & Buddhist sculptural traditions & culture are represented covering not only 3C (5th-8thC) but a massive region of Southeast Asia.  There are close to 200 works made from copper alloy or sandstone. Most of the pieces are on loan to the MET for the 1st time from the Nat'l museums of Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar & Vietnam.  After a while they all start blend uhhhhm.  As int'l trade expanded variation in the sculptures diminished.  And, what would have leant itself to an exhibit on the fascinating enigmas of Hindu & Buddhist kingdoms only served to make the ancient relics ambiguous  & indiscernible from one another.  I was curious to know what are the 4 truths?  What were the myths or beliefs associated with the many anthropomorphic sculptures such as the Ganesh; man-elephant or Garados; man-eagles?  The exhibit is presented in serene, dimly lit galleries.  The sculptures seem benign and not intimidating.  My time would have been better spent meditating.  Namaste.